Crisis Prevention Specialist - I/DD
SCO Family of Services - Sea Cliff, NY
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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 diagnosis 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. CPS may be required to work at various locations. EVENING AND WEEKENDS POSITION ONLY RESPONSIBILITIES:Completion of reports on critical incidentsRecord the activities and behaviors of clients in the CST logExhibit an understanding of the phases of human developmentDocument behaviors that are considered to be symptomatic or indicative of emotional, physical, or psychological distressMaintain a safe and secure environment for clients on campus and in group settingsRespond to crisesMaintain appropriate boundaries.Assess the situation and make determinations of safest alternative according to TCI protocol.Use verbal de-escalation techniques.Use safe and approved physical interventions, when municate with AODAssist in supervising residents in sensory roomEngage youth who may need a timeout from programMaintain compliance on all assigned trainingAttend staff meetingsDemonstrate specialized training/expertise in the area of trauma informed care and crisis prevention techniquesPerforms other duties as assigned MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Five years' experience in providing direct services to children with I/DDDemonstrate 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
Created: 2024-09-07