Developmental Disabilities Specialist- 40 or 30 hour shifts

Terros Health’s Crisis Mobile Team provides behavioral health, prevention, education, crisis intervention, and crisis stabilization services. They serve children, adolescents, adults, senior adults, and families—as well as schools, neighborhoods, organizations, and businesses—by offering phone, walk-in, and in-home crisis counseling to facilitate immediate stabilization of emotions and behavior.

About the role

The Developmental Disabilities Specialist responds to crisis calls and planned interventions by providing phone and face-to-face crisis counseling to individuals (children and adults) and their families or caregivers during mental health crises. The role supports stabilization of emotions and behavior, offers referrals and resources, and assists with service planning and emergency response.

Responsibilities

• Respond to crisis calls and planned interventions for individuals with developmental disabilities, their families, and caregivers during mental health crises.
• Assist with individual service plan development, person-centered planning, and Child and Family Team (CFT) meetings.
• Develop emergency contact sheets and at-risk crisis plans.
• Implement positive behavior support strategies.
• Facilitate transitions back to home or group-home settings.
• Administer emergency response in accordance with all applicable policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Professional, friendly, self-starter with strong organizational skills and compassion.
• Bilingual in Spanish is a plus (additional language differential available).

Schedule

Full-time positions available in Phoenix, AZ:

• 40 hours: Wednesday–Saturday, 11:00 AM–9:00 PM
• 30 hours: Sunday–Tuesday, 11:00 AM–9:00 PM

Benefits

• Multiple medical plans, including a no-premium plan for employees and their families.
• Multiple dental plans, including orthodontia coverage.
• Financial well-being: 401(k) with company match, interest-free medical line of credit, financial education, planning, and support.
• Four weeks of paid time off in the first year.
• Wellness program and pet insurance.
• Group life and disability insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program for the whole family, with personal and family mental and physical health access.
• Professional growth and development: scholarships, clinical supervision, and continuing education units (CEUs).
• Tuition discounts with Grand Canyon University and University of Phoenix.
• Employee perks and discounts through Working Advantage (gym memberships, car rentals, flights, hotels, movies, and more).
• Bilingual pay differential.