Crisis Intervention Worker - Anticipated Vacancy bei Poughkeepsie City School District

1. Completion of sixty (6) credit hours of college study in social and/or behavioral sciences; OR
2. Two years direct experience with intellectually and developmentally disabled or at-risk adolescents; OR
3. An equivalent combination of training and experience is indicated in (A) and (B) above.

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.

*This position will receive a provisional appointment.  A permanent appointment is contingent upon civil service exam results.