Crisis Interv Spec

IGHL Inc; Manorville (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

IGHL Inc in Manorville, New York, is seeking a Crisis Intervention Specialist to support staff during behavioral interventions. This role involves monitoring consumer interactions, promoting choice making, and maintaining essential documentation.

Ideal candidates should possess a High School Diploma/GED and have experience working with disabled consumers, particularly those with behavioral challenges. The position offers opportunities for direct consumer engagement and teamwork within the clinic.

Qualifications

• 3 years experience working with the disabled population, including 1 year with behaviorally challenged consumers.

Responsibilities

• Assist in utilizing physical redirection techniques and consumer interactions.
• Maintain accurate documentation and logs for various aspects of care.
• Promote independence by supervising consumers during daily routines.

Skills

Behavioral intervention techniques

Documentation

Consumer choice facilitation

Supervision

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

SUPERVISOR: Assistant Director of Clinic Services

The Crisis Intervention Specialist (CIS) is a role model who provides support to staff during behavioral interventions and monitors staff/consumer interactions for optimum choice making, social development and goal setting opportunities.

Responsibilities

E- Connotes Essential Functions

1. E-1 Use a proactive approach to offer and actively encourage consumer choice making; directly assist in utilizing physical redirection techniques, as per OPWDD SCIP certification and individualized adaptive behavior programs.
2. E-2 Receive and complete coverage assignment from the Assistant Director of Clinic; assign coverage as needed.
3. E-4 Assist in the planning, formulation, implementation, data collection, modification and review of consumer adaptive behavior goal plans; observe their implementation and offer recommendations.
4. E-5 Accurately maintain documentation in all logs: behavioral observation, interpersonal relationships, nursing, medication, exposure control, communication, first aid and neighborhood reaction; review, consult and notify other programs (i.e., residential, care provider, etc.) and departments (i.e., clinical, etc.), as necessary.
5. 6- Promote independence by observing, teaching and supervising the consumer during all daily routines: arrival, classroom/program/leisure activities, self care routines, community centers, recreation, community integration trips, program implementation, lunch, departure; actively participate in these activities; assist assigned staff.
6. 7- Have knowledge of CFA components and conduct consumer-focused meetings and reviews.
7. 8- Maintain DRIVER AUTHORIZATION status as per IGHL policy.
8. 9- Adhere to IGHL and OPWDD policy, including Safety and Code of Conduct, and complete forms as warranted: fire safety and emergency procedures, behavior reports, reportable SCIP incident forms, time sheets, time off requests, tuition reimbursement, physical complaint reports and incident reports.
9. 10- Participate at staff meetings, in-service training and agency committees; request supplies for programmatic needs; provide coverage in other program areas, as needed.
10. 11- Carry out all other responsibilities as directed by management.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED
• 3 years experience working with disabled population, including 1 year with behaviorally challenged consumers.