CRISIS PREVENTION SPECIALIST (WEEKNIGHTS & WEEKENDS) - RJMCC

SCO Family of Services; Village of Sea Cliff (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Crisis Prevention Specialist to provide essential support to youth with profound developmental disabilities and mental health challenges. In this vital role, you will create a safe and secure environment while utilizing agency-approved behavior modification techniques, including verbal de-escalation and trauma-informed care. Your expertise will help manage crises and ensure the well-being of clients during evening and weekend shifts. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of vulnerable youth and have the skills to handle challenging situations, this position is a perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in direct services to children with I/DD.
• Specialized training in trauma-informed care and crisis prevention.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe environment and respond to crises effectively.
• Document client behaviors and critical incidents accurately.

Skills

Verbal de-escalation techniques

Trauma-informed care

Crisis intervention

Behavior modification

Documentation skills

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI)

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the supervision of the Residential Director/Training Coordinator and Crisis Prevention Coordinator, the Crisis Prevention Specialist serves youth with profound I/DD Diagnosis, significant mental health diagnoses, and significant medical needs. CPS provides a safe and secure environment and applies agency-approved methods of behavior modification including verbal de-escalation techniques, trauma-informed care, and physical intervention if needed. Shifts assigned may vary and change according to Agency needs. This is an EVENING AND WEEKENDS POSITION ONLY.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Completion of reports on critical incidents.
• Record the activities and behaviors of clients in the CST log.
• Exhibit an understanding of the phases of human development.
• Document behaviors that are considered to be symptomatic or indicative of emotional, physical, or psychological distress.
• Maintain a safe and secure environment for clients on campus and in group settings.
• Respond to crises.
• Maintain appropriate boundaries.
• Assess the situation and make determinations of safest alternatives according to TCI protocol.
• Use verbal de-escalation techniques.
• Use safe and approved physical interventions when necessary.
• Communicate with AOD.
• Assist in supervising residents in the sensory room.
• Engage youth who may need a timeout from the program.
• Maintain compliance on all assigned training.
• Attend staff meetings.
• Demonstrate specialized training/expertise in the area of trauma-informed care and crisis prevention techniques.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Five years of experience in providing direct services to children with I/DD.
• Demonstrate specialized training/expertise in the area of trauma-informed care and crisis prevention techniques.
• Acceptable clearance checks for State Central Register, Driver license, and fingerprinting as required by the program.
• This position requires successful completion of Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) training, which includes a written test and demonstration of the competency to perform physical restraints, as specified by the program and regulatory body. Additionally, staff must successfully complete all required TCI refreshers in order to maintain continued employment.

Qualifications Education:

Required: High School

Licenses & Certifications:

Required: DRIVER'S LICENSE