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Behavior Support Specialist (Part Time First Shift Saturday & Sunday)
Company | The Village For Families & Children |
Address | , Hartford, 06105 |
Employment type | PART_TIME |
Salary | $18,000 a year |
Expires | 2023-10-18 |
Posted at | 8 months ago |
Starting annual salary $18,000
Urgent Crisis Center
The Urgent Crisis Center (UCC) is a walk-in, police or ambulance psychiatric crisis stabilization program designed to triage, stabilize, and assess youth who are experiencing psychiatric crisis, and then link the youth/family to a lower level of care within the community. This is a fast-paced environment that operates 24/7, 365 days of the year.
JOB SUMMARY
The Behavior Support Specialist works under the direction of the Lead Nurse. The primary function of this role is to create a safe and therapeutic environment in which youth and their families are supported throughout their care. The Behavior Support Specialist encompasses strong engagement abilities to connect with youth and families in a preventative way to avoid a crisis or emergency situation. This person monitors the program throughout the shift to serve as a therapeutic presence to the families and youth. In times of crisis, the Behavior Support Specialist takes the lead in managing the crisis and directing personnel throughout the crisis.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Coordinates maintenance of a safe and healthy environment by coordinating any environment of care needs to facilities personnel.
- Maintains a therapeutic environment by connecting with families/youth, maintaining presence on the service floor, identifying any unusual or unsafe situations.
- Ensures a safe, risk free environment by utilizing knowledge of self-harm prevention.
- Functions as a crisis team lead in time of crisis and emergency situations: coordinates staff, emergency personnel.
- Coordinates support services to youth and family (dietary needs, activities)
- Intervenes as needed to prevent patient from harming self or others.
Experience and Skills:
EDUCATION
- Associates degree in the behavioral health sciences, human services or psychology
EXPERIENCE
- Knowledge of social emotional development of youth and adolescents
- Experience working with children in a healthcare or residential setting (preferred)
- Experience providing de-escalation techniques with people in crisis
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to engage and connect with youth
From: The Village For Families & Children
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