Crisis Interv Spec

IGHL Inc; Manorville (NY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

IGHL Inc. is seeking a Crisis Intervention Specialist in Manorville, NY. The role supports staff during behavioral interventions, monitors interactions for safe, constructive outcomes, and coordinates adaptive behavior plans under SCIP certification. A high school diploma and 3 years of experience with disabled populations are required.

The CIS will maintain documentation, participate in meetings, and ensure safety procedures are followed; strong team collaboration is essential.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Receive and complete coverage assignment from the Assistant Director of Clinic; assign coverage as needed.
• Assist planning, implementation, data collection, modification and review of consumer adaptive behavior goal plans; observe and recommend improvements.
• Maintain documentation in all logs (behavioral observation, interpersonal relationships, nursing, medication, safety, incident reports) and coordinate with other programs as necessary.
• Promote independence by supervising daily routines and activities; assist staff during arrivals, meals, and community activities.
• Have knowledge of CFA components and conduct consumer-focused meetings and reviews.
• Maintain DRIVER AUTHORIZATION status as per IGHL policy.
• Adhere to IGHL/OPWDD policies; complete required safety, incident, time-keeping and other forms.
• Participate in staff discussions, trainings and committees; cover in other program areas as needed.
• Carry out all other responsibilities as directed by management.

Skills

Experience with disabled population

Behavioral intervention experience

OPWDD SCIP certification

Documentation and record-keeping

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Hours Sunday-Thursday 40 hr per week, hours flexible

Description

TITLE: Crisis Intervention Specialist

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
• 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.
• E-2 Receive and complete coverage assignment from the Assistant Director of Clinic; assign coverage as needed.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 7- Have knowledge of CFA components and conduct consumer-focused meetings and reviews.
• 8- Maintain DRIVER AUTHORIZATION status as per IGHL policy.
• 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.
• 10- Participate at staff meetings, in-service training and agency committees; request supplies for programmatic needs; provide coverage in other program areas, as needed.
• 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.