Crisis Intervention Worker

Crisis Intervention Worker

The Superintendent of Schools, Mr. Gregory Mott, is interested in receiving applications from qualified candidates for the position of:
Crisis Intervention Worker. This work involves responsibility for crisis intervention in an education program for intellectually and developmentally disabled or at-risk adolescents. This position is responsible for the supervision of students in crisis and for providing immediate intervention when incidents occur. Utilizing data collection and assessment strategies, this position provides input to the Treatment Teams to determine patterns and causes of deviant behavior.

Work is performed under the instruction and supervision of professional staff. Supervision of the work of others is not normally a responsibility of employees in this class.

Typical work activities include managing disruptive, assaultive and out-of-control behaviors and providing physical intervention when required; assisting in the classroom when crisis situations require aid and must be "on call" and in proximity to potential crisis situations; referring students to supervisor or social worker as needed for counseling or discipline; monitoring all major daily behavioral incidents to resolution and providing input to treatment team;

compiling detailed notes and charts to provide input to treatment team and to assess patterns of deviant behavior; assisting in the coordination of In-School Suspension; attending individual classroom Treatment Team Meetings and providing input; attending in-service training programs as required to keep abreast of crisis intervention management techniques; and doing related work as required.

Full performance knowledge, skills, abilities, and personal characteristics include good knowledge of the characteristics, problems, and needs of intellectually and developmentally disabled or at-risk adolescents; good knowledge of crisis intervention techniques; ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; good observation; tact; emotional maturity; good judgment; and physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

Appointment will be made by the Board of Education upon the recommendation of the Superintendent following assessment of training, experience, certifications, credentials and evaluation of service. Personal interviews shall be conducted where appropriate. This position will receive a provisional appointment. A permanent appointment is contingent upon civil service exam results. Salary is $49,880 - $53,992, commensurate with experience.

The Poughkeepsie City School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, religion, national origin, disability, age or marital status; nor does it apply any other arbitrary measure, which would tend to deprive persons of their constitutional rights.