Crisis Intervention Specialist

General Description

The crisis intervention specialist is responsible for:

• Working in coordination with and providing support to the Lead Crisis Intervention Specialist to insure the following:
• Providing information about IDD programs and services to individuals with IDD and their families; and to IDD providers in the local service
  
  

area.

• Collaborating with appropriate LIDDA staff and Transition Support Team members to identify individuals with IDD in the LIDDA’s local
  
  

service area who are at risk of requiring crisis services, such as individuals who exhibit repeated and severe behavior disturbances that

jeopardize the individual’s safety or current living arrangement.

• Collaborating with the service coordinator, other members of the service planning team, and paid provider, if any, to identify prevention
  
  

strategies to avoid potential crisis events and to promote the individual’s coping skills; and training and supports needs that provide the

greatest chance of success of living in the community, such as scheduled respite services or planned crisis respite to avoid a potential

crisis event and supports the service coordinator’s provision of on-going follow- up and monitoring activities, including assisting the service

coordinator, other members of the service planning team, and paid provider, if any, in addressing concerns and issues identified during

follow-up and monitoring visits, such as involvement with law enforcement or emergency room visits.

• Providing education about the way to engage individuals with IDD and their unique needs to members of an MCOT to increase the
  
  

competency of the members; law enforcement; and others as appropriate.

• Must be available to provide consultation to an MCOT as needed or as clinically indicated regarding a crisis event involving an individual
  
  

with IDD.

• Must collaborate with an MCOT to develop criteria for referring an individual with IDD in crisis-to-crisis respite.
• For an individual referred to crisis respite, specialist will develop a crisis respite service plan describing the therapeutic support needed by
  
  

the individual and will then collaborate with the service coordinator, other members of the service planning team, paid provider, if any, and

natural supports regarding crisis follow-up and relapse prevention activities, including: assisting with an individual’s transition from crisis

respite back to his or her home or other appropriate setting; addressing concerns and issues identified during follow-up and monitoring

visits, such as involvement with law enforcement or emergency room visits; and documents all activities, collaboration, and consultation

provided in accordance with the LIDDA contract.

Physical And Mental Requirements/Environmental Checklist

• Heavy Lifting, 45 lbs. & over
• Heavy carrying, 45 lbs. & over
• Straight pulling
• Pulling hand over hand
• Repeated bending
• Reaching above shoulder
• Simple grasping
• Dual simultaneous grasping
• Walking
• Standing
• Sitting
• Twisting
• Kneeling
• Pushing
• Stooping
• Climbing Stairs
• Operating Office Equipment
• Operating Motor Vehicle
• Ability To See
• Identify Colors
• Depth Perception Needed
• Hearing Without Aid
• Ability to Write
• Ability to Count
• Ability to Read
• Ability to Tell Time
• Travel by car
• Travel by air
• Inside
• Outside
• Excessive heat
• Excessive cold
• Excessive humidity
• Excessive dampness/chill
• Dry atmosphere
• Constant Noise
• Excessive noise/intermittent
• Working closely with others
• Working alone
• Long or irregular work hours
  
  

Education, Training And Experience (including Licensure And Certification)

• Minimum Qualifications:
  
  

Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional – At least a bachelor’s degree in a Human Services Field plus; at least one year of working

directly with individuals with intellectual disability or other developmental disabilities, a Doctor of Medicine or Osteopathy, or a registered

nurse.

• Minimum of two years of related experience working with individuals with IDD who have mental health and behavior support needs or
  
  

linking people with IDD to mental health supports.

• Preferred Qualifications:
  
  

Licensed Behavior Analyst, Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed psychologist, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed

Masters level or Clinical Social Worker, a psychiatrist.

• Experience in training and public presentations.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Must be knowledgeable about IDD programs and services in the local service area.
• Be organized, detail oriented, computer proficient, and able to write clearly and professionally.
• Have well developed verbal and written communication skills.
• Be able to manage staff and provider relationships effectively.
• Be able to provide training to staff, families, and the community

Salary : $42,000 - $45,000