De-Escalation Worker
About The Position
River Edge Behavioral Health in Macon, GA is seeking a De-Escalation Worker for the Crisis Service Diagnostic Center (CSDC). The CSDC program offers tailored assistance and brief (up to 90-day) stabilization for up to sixteen (16) adults aged 18 and above with intellectual or developmental disabilities and/or concurrent IDD/BH diagnoses. These individuals are experiencing psychiatric challenges and/or significant emotional/behavioral changes that impact their essential functions and may jeopardize their ability to remain in their usual home environment. The De-Escalation Worker will use communication or other techniques to stabilize, slow, or reduce the intensity of potentially violent situations without using physical force, or with a reduction in force.
Requirements
- High School Diploma.
- At least 2 years working in behavioral health, with individuals intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), or related field.
- Must have good computer skills.
Responsibilities
- Assist individuals in crisis with activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, feeding, and mobility.
- Implement interventions developed by behavior analysts in behavior support plan to prevent challenging behaviors and ensure the safety of individuals in crisis.
- Implement de-escalation strategies to reduce and prevent harmful behaviors during crisis situations.
Benefits
- health benefits
- dental benefits
- vision benefits
- paid vacation
- retirement plans
- Flexible spending accounts.
- Short and long-term disability coverage.
- 11 Paid holidays.
- Voluntary Life Insurance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
