Job description
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 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.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Fully COVID Vaccinated
- At least a high school diploma/GED equivalent
- Must have a valid state driver's license
- Acceptable Driving record
- Acceptable background check
- Must pass drug screen
- Acceptable references
- Ability to pass basic CPR and first aid
We are an equal-opportunity employer and highly value diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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.
We at River Edge believe every employee has a right to a safe work environment. Therefore, we require full vaccination of all employees. Getting the vaccine, frequently washing your hands, sanitizing common areas, and wearing your mask continue to be the most effective way to fight COVID-19.
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