Crisis Interventionist

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, license, certification, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

48 College Credits or Para Professional certification.

Education

or experience in working with counseling programs/juvenile detention centers/day or residential treatment facilities/children with behavior disorders and/or disabilities. College/Vo-tech/Juvenile training a plus.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Applicants employed in this position must be able to perform the following tasks and functions which are fundamental to the purpose of the position. To provide positive experiences for students that will develop respect and appreciation for other students, teacher, staff and property Monitor students in the classroom setting facilitating the completion of class assignments and a character education program To promote experiences that will develop healthy, positive self-concepts in children that enables them to feel successful academically, personally and socially To assist teachers in monitoring students behavior and taking appropriate steps to remove students from classroom, if necessary, for verbal or physical time out To complete and maintain accurate and thorough behavior logs To remain calm with verbally and physically aggressive children To support learning experiences that will assist students in a successful return to the classroom setting Maintains suitable supplies, tools, and equipment To participate in staff development on behavior modification, behavior disorders, Crisis Prevention Institute Training, and other appropriate in-services Perform other duties as assigned.

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: FULL-TIME PERMANENT