The Fedcap Group
Responsibilities
As the Crisis Intervention Specialist, you will respond to staff calls for assistance or support to behavioral events. You will help individuals who struggle with a variety of behavioral challenges including intellectual disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, and drama/stressor related symptomology. You will work under the guidance of the Behavioral Intervention Specialists to provide in‑the‑moment training of intervention strategies and plans, and collaborate to carry out treatment plans and assist with day‑to‑day tasks to ensure health and well‑being. Respond to crises when a crisis or warning signs are noted by other providers. Work to de‑escalate individuals in crisis, providing emotional support and assistance to help them regain control of their behavior. Provide practical assistance and resources to help individuals manage their crisis. Effectively use verbal and non‑verbal communication skills and behavior support techniques to manage aggressive behavior and defuse students in crisis. Collaborate with other staff members, including therapists, nurses and other professionals, to ensure comprehensive care. Help assess the nature and severity of crises. Assist staff in completing thorough documentation of behaviors as needed. Work collaboratively with team members to effectively support all students in program assignments. Attend training sessions to keep current on behavior management. Support the behavioral team by training staff on techniques to support student behaviors. Attend team meetings when necessary. Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor. Qualifications
Associate's degree in Human Services or a related field and/or 2 years of experience in human services, preferably in a psychiatric crisis or emergency setting. Proven work experience as a Crisis Intervention Specialist or similar role. CPR/First Aid training (required). SCIP training. Physical prowess – able to lift and engage in interventions when needed. Good written and verbal communication skills. Strong interpersonal skills to connect with individuals and coworkers. Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation. Compensation
$21–$24 per hour. About the Company
The mission of Easterseals New York is to spread help, hope and answers. We operate programs that enable people with special needs to achieve equality, dignity, and independence in their own communities. We provide exceptional services to ensure that all people with disabilities or special needs and their families have equal opportunities to live, learn, work and play in their communities. We change the way the world defines and views disability by making profound, positive differences in people's lives every day. Easterseals has been an American institution since 1919. Easterseals New York joined The Fedcap Group in 2015. Equal Employment Opportunity
The Fedcap Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We are an EEO employer committed to diversity, M/F/D/V.
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As the Crisis Intervention Specialist, you will respond to staff calls for assistance or support to behavioral events. You will help individuals who struggle with a variety of behavioral challenges including intellectual disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, and drama/stressor related symptomology. You will work under the guidance of the Behavioral Intervention Specialists to provide in‑the‑moment training of intervention strategies and plans, and collaborate to carry out treatment plans and assist with day‑to‑day tasks to ensure health and well‑being. Respond to crises when a crisis or warning signs are noted by other providers. Work to de‑escalate individuals in crisis, providing emotional support and assistance to help them regain control of their behavior. Provide practical assistance and resources to help individuals manage their crisis. Effectively use verbal and non‑verbal communication skills and behavior support techniques to manage aggressive behavior and defuse students in crisis. Collaborate with other staff members, including therapists, nurses and other professionals, to ensure comprehensive care. Help assess the nature and severity of crises. Assist staff in completing thorough documentation of behaviors as needed. Work collaboratively with team members to effectively support all students in program assignments. Attend training sessions to keep current on behavior management. Support the behavioral team by training staff on techniques to support student behaviors. Attend team meetings when necessary. Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor. Qualifications
Associate's degree in Human Services or a related field and/or 2 years of experience in human services, preferably in a psychiatric crisis or emergency setting. Proven work experience as a Crisis Intervention Specialist or similar role. CPR/First Aid training (required). SCIP training. Physical prowess – able to lift and engage in interventions when needed. Good written and verbal communication skills. Strong interpersonal skills to connect with individuals and coworkers. Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation. Compensation
$21–$24 per hour. About the Company
The mission of Easterseals New York is to spread help, hope and answers. We operate programs that enable people with special needs to achieve equality, dignity, and independence in their own communities. We provide exceptional services to ensure that all people with disabilities or special needs and their families have equal opportunities to live, learn, work and play in their communities. We change the way the world defines and views disability by making profound, positive differences in people's lives every day. Easterseals has been an American institution since 1919. Easterseals New York joined The Fedcap Group in 2015. Equal Employment Opportunity
The Fedcap Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We are an EEO employer committed to diversity, M/F/D/V.
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