TITLE:  Crisis Intervention Specialist

SUPERVISOR:  Assistant Director of Clinic Services

Salary: $17.50

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-3           Be available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.

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

1. High School Diploma/GED
2. 3 years experience working with disabled population, including 1 year with behaviorally challenged consumers.
3. Valid NYS driver’s license

Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs