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Crisis Care Specialist (CCS)
Full Time | Bloomingdale, GA, US
7 days ago | Requisition ID: 1051
Job Summary: The Crisis Care Specialist position functions as a leader in providing de-escalation and support strategies to prevent the use of seclusion and restraint. The Crisis Care Specialist position also provides effective emergency response in the event of imminent danger in order to maintain safety and security.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provides a No-Force-First recovery environment.
- Assists with admissions, discharges and transfers of individuals.
- Conducts ongoing observation of individuals for the purpose of reporting any significant changes.
- Assists in developing natural supports and community living by collaborating with each guest to strengthen valued roles (friend, spouse, employee, student, etc.) so a greater sense of identity is established.
- Responds quickly to critical situations that may require Restrictive Interventions.
- Performs room safety checks, ensuring that individuals are safe from potentially dangerous objects and that the rooms are clean.
- Completes clinical documentation as required.
- Understands and adheres to CPI standards.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
- Ability to monitor and communicate client’s behavior.
- Ability to engage with clients in a positive, therapeutic manner.
- Ability to lead in a crisis situation.
- Ability to perform established treatment and programmatic activities.
Physical Demands:
Employee is frequently required to walk, sit, stand or kneel and occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop. Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Ability to work in a stressful environment. Exposure to blood and/or body fluids. Ability to respond to emergency/crisis situations. Must have the ability to sit for long periods of time at a computer. Lighting and temperature are adequate, and there are not hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc.
Required Minimum Qualifications:
Completion of a high school diploma or GED and a minimum of two (2) years of behavioral health experience, crisis environment preferred with experience in security principles and procedures. Must be proficient with computers. At least 21 years old.
Job Requirements:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed must be representative of the knowledge, skills, minimum education, training, licensure, experience, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
- Demonstrated knowledge of PC-based software applications.
- Knowledge of DBHDD provider service guidelines and changes as needed.
- Ability to work various shifts.
- Ability to remain focused in every situation and adapt to changing environments.
- Knowledge of law enforcement and security principles and procedures.
Driving Requirements:
If driving is required for this position, must meet all requirements outlined in RI International driving policy. If not qualified to drive per driving policy, a Non-Driver Attestation form must be signed. Valid driver’s license required.
Gateway Community Service Board is fully accredited by CARF. Gateway CSB promotes a drug/alcohol free work environment through the use of mandatory pre-employment drug testing.
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