Crisis Intervention Specialist

Position Summary

The Crisis Intervention Specialist supervises clients, provides a safe and secure environment, and applies agency-approved methods of behavior modification.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent or a Bachelor’s Degree in a related field.
• If no Bachelor’s degree, 1+ years experience in residential care with children and / or adolescents.
• Must have and maintain a valid NYS Driver’s License with a satisfactory driving record.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe and secure environment for clients on campus and in group settings.
• Respond to crises.
• Assess situation and make determinations of safest alternative according to TCI protocol.
• Use verbal de-escalation techniques.
• Use safe and approved physical interventions, when necessary.
• Communicate with AOD.
• Demonstrate knowledge of human development stages.
• Report behaviors believed to be symptomatic or emotional, physical, or psychological disturbances.
• Document clients’ behaviors and activities in CST/group home log.
• Complete critical incident reports.
• Maintain appropriate boundaries.
• Complete CFTSS documentation for individual and group sessions.

Benefits/Perks

• A comprehensive health insurance package including medical, dental and vision plans for you and your family (fulltime required)
• 403B retirement benefits
• Employer-paid life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Generous paid time off (vacation, personal, 12 paid holidays for fulltime employees, sick leave based on hours worked)
• Free employee assistance program through National EAP
• Insurance discounts for our staff and their families
• Trainings to support professional and personal development
• Employee wellness program
• Employee recognition activities

Pay

$24.00/Hour

Hiring Incentive

Hiring Incentive of $1,000 after 500 worked hours.