Crisis Intervener

• Actual Salary Is Dependent Upon Education, Experience and Contract.
  
  

• Provide Crisis Intervention for students.
• Positively interact with students and staff consistently.
• Use verbal and non-verbal communication skills and behavior support techniques effectively to help manage aggressive behavior and defuse students in crisis.
• Work collaboratively with team members to support all students in program assignments effectively.
• Attend Train the Trainer sessions to keep current on behavior management.
• Train staff on techniques to support student behaviors.
• Attend team meetings when necessary.
• Other related duties as assigned by Supervisor.
  
  

• Civil Service eligibility for Student Behavioral Assistant: EITHER:
• Graduation from a regionally accredited or NYS registered college with an Associate’s degree (or completion of 60 college credits), OR,
• Two (2) years paid full time or its part time equivalent experience involving the supervision, counseling or instruction of students in a school facility, institution or agency devoted to the care, education, rehabilitation or detention of children; OR,
• Two (2) years paid full time or its part time equivalent experience responsible for the protection of people or property in a position such as Police Officer, Security Specialist or Military Police; OR,
• Any equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (A) and (B) above.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Counseling/Mental Health/Psychology or related field preferred.
• Required to complete TCI (Therapeutic Crisis Intervention) training.
• Experience working with students with disabilities required; experience working with students with autism preferred.
• Working knowledge of conflict resolution required.
• Must be a proactive team player and problem solver.
• Able to maintain a calm demeanor in stressful situations.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to use technology effectively.
• Physically able to perform essential functions of the position (with or without reasonable accommodation) including, but not limited to:
• Ability to use approved physical intervention techniques when necessary.
• Lifting and/or carrying (potentially 50 lbs. or greater).
• Standing, stooping, bending, crouching, squatting, kneeling, and/or reaching.
• Walking, running, and/or escorting students in multiple settings

Salary : $31,900 - $49,297