Youth Support & Crisis Intervention Assistant

Sodus Central School District; Town of Sodus (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Sodus Central School District is seeking a Crisis Intervention/Student Support staff member to work with teachers, social workers and administrators to support students in crisis settings and help prevent incidents.

The role includes supervising students in the crisis room, coordinating with the crisis team, maintaining documentation and contributing to positive re-entry to the classroom; bilingual Spanish is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required or an Associate’s degree with years of experience working with youth in an educational setting.
• New York State Level 1 Teacher Assistant certificate is required, or must have application for certificate and Foundations of Classroom Support and Instruction (NES) test scheduled upon hire.
• Incumbent will be required to hold and maintain a Level 3 certificate within the first six years of employment.
• Completion of Therapeutic Crisis Intervention training during the first year of employment is required.
• Must have ability to maintain discipline, have good judgment, and flexibility.
• Must have ability to work with confidential information.
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Works with staff, i.e. teachers, teacher's assistants, social workers and administration in a manner which is beneficial to the students.
• Supervises students in the crisis room and utilizes staff for support in interventions when necessary.
• Prevents a crisis from occurring by interceding upon request and removes a student from a situation when applicable.
• Prepares students for a positive classroom re-entry.
• Develops a positive working relationship with the students.
• Functions as a member of the crisis team in performing tasks relevant to setting, implementing, achieving and evaluating behavior management plans; maintains and submits progress notes and other reports; meets and consults with members of the crisis team.
• Other duties as determined by the building administrator.
• Supports the Sodus Central School District Strategic Plan.

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Associate’s degree

Job description

Sodus Central School District is seeking a Crisis Intervention/Student Support staff member to work with teachers, social workers and administrators to support students in crisis settings and help prevent incidents.

The role includes supervising students in the crisis room, coordinating with the crisis team, maintaining documentation and contributing to positive re-entry to the classroom; bilingual Spanish is preferred.