SCO Family of Services
CRISIS PREVENTION SPECIALIST (3 PM TO 11 PM WEEKDAYS AND WEEKENDS) - RJMCC
SCO Family of Services, Sea Cliff, New York, United States, 11579
Crisis Prevention Specialist (3 PM To 11 PM Weekdays And Weekends) - Rjmcc
Job Category: Licensed Requisition Number: CRISI003521 Posted: June 17, 2025 Full-Time Rate: $25 USD per hour Sea Cliff, NY 11579, USA Job Details
Description
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.
3 PM to 11 PM WEEKDAYS AND WEEKENDS Responsibilities: Completion of reports on critical incidents Record the activities and behaviors of clients in the CST log Exhibit an understanding of the phases of human development Document behaviors that are considered to be symptomatic or indicative of emotional, physical, or psychological distress Maintain a safe and secure environment for clients on campus and in group settings Respond to crises Maintain 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 necessary. Communicate with AOD Assist in supervising residents in sensory room Engage youth who may need a timeout from program Maintain compliance on all assigned training Attend staff meetings Demonstrate specialized training/expertise in the area of trauma informed care and crisis prevention techniques Performs other duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications: Five years' experience in providing direct services to children with I/DD Demonstrate 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 Qualifications
Education
Required
High School or better. Licenses & Certifications
Required
DRIVER'S LICENSE Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Job Category: Licensed Requisition Number: CRISI003521 Posted: June 17, 2025 Full-Time Rate: $25 USD per hour Sea Cliff, NY 11579, USA Job Details
Description
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.
3 PM to 11 PM WEEKDAYS AND WEEKENDS Responsibilities: Completion of reports on critical incidents Record the activities and behaviors of clients in the CST log Exhibit an understanding of the phases of human development Document behaviors that are considered to be symptomatic or indicative of emotional, physical, or psychological distress Maintain a safe and secure environment for clients on campus and in group settings Respond to crises Maintain 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 necessary. Communicate with AOD Assist in supervising residents in sensory room Engage youth who may need a timeout from program Maintain compliance on all assigned training Attend staff meetings Demonstrate specialized training/expertise in the area of trauma informed care and crisis prevention techniques Performs other duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications: Five years' experience in providing direct services to children with I/DD Demonstrate 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 Qualifications
Education
Required
High School or better. Licenses & Certifications
Required
DRIVER'S LICENSE Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.