What are the responsibilities and job description for the Crisis Service Worker position at River Edge Behavioral Health?
Crisis Service Worker
At River Edge Developmental Disabilities Services our caring well-trained staff partner with individuals, families, loved ones, and other providers to offer individualized choices, options, opportunities,s and supports that promote each individual's valued social roles, pursuing expanded hopes and dreams, learning new skills, and living the most independent, meaningful life possible. Though people say "developmental disabilities," we see "different abilities."
As a Crisis Service Worker, you will respond to children, youth, and adults who experience a behavioral crisis in a community setting. 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, River Edge provides individualized crisis de-escalation interventions, in-home supports, and residential alternatives to emergency room visits, law enforcement involvement, or another institutional placement.
River Edge is seeking a Crisis Service Worker position in our Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) Crisis Division.
What you will do in this role:
- Monitor general client activity to observe and report behavior/progress and when necessary intervene in problem situations using established CPI procedures.
- Provide training and or direction to clients in a variety of areas depending on client needs.
- Complete required documentation in client/unit records as assigned.
- Participate in providing a clean, safe, and attractive environment for clients, visitors, and staff.
- Assist with the Client's Admission and Discharge process.
- Orient new clients to the facility as directed by the charge nurse.
- Attend required meetings, training and educational opportunities as required (at least 17 hours per year) Must stay current in CPI, CPR, and First Aid.
Shifts offered are as follows:
Monday-Friday 7a3p OR 3p11p OR Friday/Saturday/Sunday 9p9a
Minimum Qualifications:
- At least a high school diploma/GED equivalent
- Must have a valid state driver's license
- Acceptable Driving record
- Acceptable background check
- Must pass a drug screen
- Acceptable references
- Ability to pass basic CPR and first aid
Additional Information:
The Application Process:
- All qualified applicants will be considered.
- This position is subject to close once a satisfactory candidate pool has been identified.
- The hiring managers will contact only those selected for an interview.
- Applicants who are not selected will receive notification via email.
- Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or email.
Diversity and Inclusion:
River Edge Behavioral Health is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nationality, genetic makeup, disability, age, or veteran status.
Drug-Free Workplace:
River Edge Behavioral Health is a drug-free workplace with a longstanding commitment to providing a safe, quality-oriented, and productive work environment. In compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1998, all applicants must pass a satisfactory background clearance and pre-employment drug screen.
All selected applicants must pass a satisfactory background clearance and pre-employment drug test.
Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted by the hiring managers. Applicants who are not selected will receive notification via email.
