CRISIS INTERVENTION WORKER                                                     3015

 

 

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

Under general supervision, an employee in this class is responsible for providing direct guidance, supervision and crisis intervention to emotionally challenged students in Little Flower School District.  The incumbent assists the professional teaching staff and other school personnel in monitoring the activities of students on the school grounds, and may be involved in escorting students within the district or to district events.  Work is performed using independent judgment and discretion and is supervised by an administrator.  Does related work as required.

 

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

            Monitors interactions among students and intervenes when necessary, i.e., student altercations escalating to physical actions;

            Provides crisis intervention and prevention when appropriate;

            Assists school personnel in crisis intervention;

            Escorts students and monitors the movement of students between classes and other areas within the school buildings and grounds;

            Records and maintains routine records and logs of attendance, incident reports, absences without leave, time out, etc…;

            Participates in staff meetings, and may testify at Superintendent’s Hearings;

            May monitor students on the school bus to ensure safety of all students;

            May participate in transporting students to school facilities;

 

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Good knowledge and understanding of children with special behavioral and emotional needs; good knowledge of crisis intervention and prevention techniques; ability to establish a good rapport with children and youth and to work effectively and with sensitivity in providing assistance; ability to act calmly and effectively in emergency situa­tions; ability to carry out oral and written instructions; ability to express oneself clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

            OPEN COMPETITIVE

            Either:

           a) Graduation from a standard senior high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and thirty (30) credits from a college with federally-authorized accreditation or registration by NY State, including six (6) credits in psychology, social work, behavioral sciences or related field; or

          b) Graduation from a standard senior high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and one (1) year of experience working with children and youth with behavioral or emotional problems in a community organization or school setting; or

         c) An equivalent combination of education and experience as defined by the limits of (a) and (b).

 

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT

            At the time of appointment and during employment in this title employees must possess a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State.

 

3/14/07

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive

Review 07/23/15