Crisis Intervention Specialist

2 days ago


Brentwood, New York, United States MercyFirst Full time
Job Summary:

MercyFirst is seeking a Crisis Intervention Specialist to join our team. As a Crisis Intervention Specialist, you will be responsible for supervising clients, providing a safe and secure environment, and applying agency-approved methods of behavior modification.

Responsibilities:
Maintain a safe and secure environment for clients on campus and in group settings.
Respond to crises and assess situations to determine the safest alternative.
Use verbal de-escalation techniques and safe and approved physical interventions when necessary.
Communicate with AOD and demonstrate knowledge of human development stages.
Report behaviors believed to be symptomatic or emotional, physical, or psychological disturbances.
Document clients' behaviors and activities in CST/group home log.
Complete critical incident reports and maintain appropriate boundaries.
Complete CFTSS documentation for individual and group sessions.

Requirements:
High School Diploma or Equivalent or a Bachelor's Degree in a related field.
1+ years experience in residential care with children and/or adolescents.
Must have and maintain a valid NYS Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record.

Benefits:
Comprehensive health insurance package including medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family.
403B retirement benefits.
Employer-paid life insurance and long-term disability insurance.
Generous paid time off (vacation, personal, 12 paid holidays for full-time employees, sick leave based on hours worked).
Free employee assistance program through National EAP.
Insurance discounts for our staff and their families.
Trainings to support professional and personal development.
Employee wellness program.
Employee recognition activities.

Hourly Rate:
$24.00/Hour.
Hiring Incentive of $1,000 after 500 worked hours.

MercyFirst is an inclusive, anti-racist, multicultural organization and an Equal Opportunity Employer who welcomes prospective employees from diverse backgrounds for all levels at the agency.
We strive for a workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve, and do not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, religion or creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, disability, age (18 and over), military status, prior record of arrest or conviction, marital status, partnership status, care giver status, pregnancy, genetic information or predisposition or genetic characteristic, unemployment status, status as a victim or witness of domestic violence, sex offenses or stalking, consumer credit history, or any other status protected by federal, state, and/or city law.
This includes, but is not limited to, employment actions against and treatment of employees and applicants for employment.
MercyFirst
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