CRISIS INTERVENTION WORKER

POUGHKEEPSIE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT WIDE

APPLICATION

Candidates must complete an application available to print through the Human Resources Tab at www.poughkeepsieschools.org

QUALIFICATIONS:

• EITHER: (A) Completion of sixty (60) credit hours of college study in social and/or behavioral sciences; OR:
• (B) Two years direct experience with intellectually and developmentally disabled or at-risk adolescents. OR:
• (C) An equivalent combination of training and experience as indicated in (A) and (B) above.

DUTIES:

The Poughkeepsie City School District (PCSD) is committed to providing students and parents with pathways to opportunity that will lead to achievement and success. Through student-centered effective and transformational leadership, school and community engagement, and an unrelenting pursuit to achieve greater school outcomes for children, the Poughkeepsie City Schools is focused on developing and growing greater access, equity, opportunity, and quality across PCSD.

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.

Good knowledge of the characteristics, problems, and needs of emotionally disturbed populations; good knowledge of crisis intervention techniques; ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; good observation; tact; emotional maturity; good judgment; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

1. Manages disruptive, assaultive and out-of-control behaviors and provides physical intervention when required

2. Assists in the classroom when crisis situations require aid and must be "on call" and in proximity to potential crisis situations

3. Refers students to supervisor or social worker as needed for counseling or discipline

4. Monitors all major daily behavioral incidents to resolution and provides input to treatment team

5. Compiles detailed notes and charts to provide input to treatment team and to assess patterns of deviant behavior

6. Assists in the coordination of In-School Suspension

7. Attends individual classroom Treatment Team Meetings and provides input

8. Attends in-service training programs as required to keep abreast of crisis intervention management techniques

9. Does related work as required

APPOINTMENT:

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 be given a PROVISIONAL APPOINTMENT. An exam must be taken and passed in order to receive a permanent appointment.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Work Location: In person