CRISIS WORKER 1A

Chautauqua Opportunities Inc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Chautauqua Opportunities Inc is seeking a Crisis Intervention Specialist to provide crisis intervention and follow-up services for residents in Chautauqua County. The role covers evenings, nights, weekends and holidays with on-call duties and community outreach.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in a related field, crisis intervention experience, and certification to write 9.58/9.45 pick-up orders. Bilingual Spanish is a plus; travel and a valid driver’s license are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree + 2 years experience in Crisis Intervention or Master’s Degree or higher in Human Services, Mental Health / Behavioral Health, or Drug and Alcohol / Chemical Dependency
• Experience in Crisis Intervention with the Mentally Ill population required
• Completed training and certified to write 9.58 or 9.45 pick-up orders
• Possess a working knowledge of community services and agencies
• Knowledge to modify interventions according to customer age
• Excellent oral and written communications skills
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Bilingual (Spanish) preferred

Responsibilities

• Assist in crisis intervention services including intake, assessment, referral, follow-up, and disposition of Mobile Crisis Services.
• Assist in stabilization of acute mental health crisis using least intrusive and restrictive measures to maintain safety.
• Complete follow-up and facilitate linkages to needed community services for clients and families.
• Maintain on-call availability by work issued cell phone during scheduled shifts.
• Data reporting and analysis as a function of service quality improvement.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with the code of ethics.
• Promote the Agency mission and provide consistent customer service.
• Attend scheduled staff meetings, mandatory trainings, and other required functions.
• Provide marketing/educational presentations to the community or training to other staff as assigned.
• Participate in organizational committees and inter-departmental activities.
• Write 9.58 / 9.45 pick up orders as necessary

Job description

Description

Position Data:

Grade: 7 Status: Non-Exempt

Reports to: Intensive Services Coordinator

Basic Function or Position Summary:

Provide Crisis Intervention and follow-up services to Chautauqua County Residents experiencing mental health crisis from 4 pm – 8 am on weekdays and 24 hours on weekends and holidays. Salary $19.66/hourly

Security Clearance: Level 1 V,A,C,R

Requirements

Position Responsibilities and Specific Duties:

• Assist in the provision of crisis intervention services in the community for children and adults including intake, outreach visits, assessment, referral, follow-up, telephone lethality monitoring, and disposition of all persons presenting for Mobile Crisis Services.
• Assist in the facilitation of stabilization of acute mental health crisis utilizing the least intrusive and restrictive alternative available to maintain safety.
• Complete follow-up and facilitate linkages to needed community services and supports for both the primary customer and his/her family.
• Maintain on-call availability by work issued cell phone during scheduled shifts.
• Data reporting and analysis as a function of service quality improvement.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with the code of ethics.
• Promote the Agency mission.
• Maintains consistent professional customer service.
• Job performance incorporates a strength-based, integrated service delivery model while promoting self-sufficiency.
• Attend scheduled staff meetings, mandatory trainings, in-services, and other functions as required.
• Provide marketing and/or educational presentations to the community, or training to other agency staff, as assigned by the Family Growth & Development Manager.
• Participate in the larger team of the agency through committee structures, planning, policy development and volunteerism.
• Promote positive internal and external relationships.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Write 9.58 / 9.45 pick up orders as necessary

Key Working Relationships:

A. Internal: Director of Health and Family Services, Intensive Services Coordinator, Crisis Team Members, and other COI staff

B. External: Emergency service providers such as police departments, hospital emergency department, hotline services, other mental health providers, and human service professionals.

Supervisory Scope:

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Organizational Responsibilities:

• Adhere to all policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Gathers appropriate documentation and tracks outcomes.
• Maintain customer files inputted into CAPTAIN
• Complete required progress reports on time.
• Participates in organizational committee structures as appropriate.
• Participates in organizational and divisional management systems.

Knowledge, Skills Required:

• Bachelor's Degree + 2 years experience in Crisis Intervention or Master’s Degree or higher in Human Services, Mental Health / Behavioral Health, or Drug and Alcohol / Chemical Dependency
• Experience in Crisis Intervention with the Mentally Ill population required.
• Completed training and certified to write 9.58 or 9.45 pick-up orders.
• Possess a working knowledge of community services and agencies
• Has knowledge and skills necessary to modify interventions and care according to the customer’s age.
• Excellent oral; written communications skills
• Ability to work as part of a team required.
• Must be able to demonstrate initiative and resourcefulness; have analytical ability and be able to collect and research information and use sound judgment.
• Bilingual (Spanish) preferred.

Special Requirements:

• Must be able to always provide consistent even tempered customer service
• Must be able to work evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.
• Valid Driver’s License and reliable transportation
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Completes all OMH requirements.
• Must maintain a working telephone
• Works compassionately with a diverse population
• Experience navigating community programs