What are the responsibilities and job description for the Crisis Specialist position at Wake County Public Schools?
Overview :
POSITION TITLE (Oracle title)
CRISIS SPECIALIST
WORKING TITLE
Acute Crisis Prevention and Intervention Specialist
SCHOOL / DEPARTMENT
Health and Crisis Prevention Services
LOCATION
River Oaks Annex A, Raleigh, NC
PAY GRADE
Certified Salary Schedule
FLSA STATUS
Exempt
ELIGIBILITY FOR EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT
WORK WEEK SCHEDULE
Monday-Friday (occasional evenings and weekends)
POSITION PURPOSE :
Provides leadership and support to the district in areas of health, acute crisis, and suicide prevention intervention. Provides equitable delivery of services under the framework of the Multitiered System of Support (MTSS). Assists in providing a comprehensive program that addresses student and staff safety, acute crisis intervention, barriers to learning, student behavior and mental health issues; assists with projects related to health, acute crisis and suicide intervention and prevention within the Health and Crisis Prevention Services department as assigned by the Senior Administrator of Crisis Prevention and Intervention Services.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSAs)
- Comprehensive knowledge of acute crisis intervention and prevention;
- Considerable knowledge of current local, state, national, and global trends in acute crisis prevention and intervention;
- Considerable knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; Google Apps;
- Effective time management and organizational skills;
- Effective strategic planning skills and experience supporting system-level improvement;
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form using a variety of communication techniques and tools to ensure the appropriate flow of information, collaborative efforts, and feedback;
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school system staff, students, parents, community groups, vendors, external agencies, and the public.
EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE
CERTIFICATION AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
This job operates in a professional office environment and has a noise level of mostly low to moderate. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, scanners, and copiers. The position, at times, must be able to come into direct contact with school system staff, staff members of external funding agencies, and the community. Work is considered light physical work, requiring the exertion of up to ten pounds of force. The work frequently requires driving automotive equipment.
EFFECTIVE DATE : 4 / 2024
DISCLAIMER : The above statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this position. They are not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required by the employees assigned to this position. This description may be revised by HR and approved at any time.
