IDD Crisis Response Specialist (Midland) - Now Hiring

Job Number: 490

Location: Midland

Supervises: N

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Division: IDD

Salary: $20.65 per hour. Sign on bonus may be available.

Shift: Mon-Fri 8am - 5pm; may require a flexible work schedule; Assigned work hours may change as the needs of the agency and clients change

Driving required: Y

Travel required: Y

Settings: office, field

POSITION SUMMARY/JOB PURPOSE:
The IDD Crisis Response Specialist supports individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) who have significant behavioral and psychiatric challenges. This position provides services to individuals in the community by defining presenting complaints, obtaining relevant medical history, assessing needed interventions, and initiating appropriate crisis intervention services. Responsibilities include resolving crisis situations, filing emergency detention orders, facilitating entrance into Crisis Respite facilities when appropriate, and ensuring individuals in crisis are treated in the least restrictive and most appropriate environment.

This position responds to crisis situations involving individuals receiving OBI services as well as individuals with IDD in the community who may be experiencing a behavioral or psychiatric crisis. The IDD Crisis Response Specialist provides crisis intervention, stabilization, outreach, and follow-up services to reduce the risk of future crises. This position assists individuals, families, providers, and community partners with identifying and accessing appropriate supports and resources, including referrals to the OBI program when appropriate.

This position develops and maintains positive working relationships with law enforcement, hospital personnel, schools, service providers, and the judiciary. The IDD Crisis Response Specialist directs crisis response services, including identifying individuals with IDD in the service area who are at risk of requiring crisis services, coordinating referrals and service linkages, and promoting access to community-based supports that improve stability and prevent future crises.

This position works independently, under limited supervision, reporting major activities through periodic meetings.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:

Education Required: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in psychology, social work, medicine, nursing, rehabilitation, counseling, sociology, human growth and development, physician assistance, gerontology, special education, educational psychology, early childhood education or early childhood intervention or a bachelor's degree with at least 30 hours of coursework in the previous fields.

Experience Required: At least 1 year of experience with individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities and individuals with mental illness or in the mental health field preferred.

Registration, Certification, Licensure or other Qualifications Required:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

MARGINAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (these duties are not designated as essential for the purposes of ADA; they are still required duties):

• Fill in for other staff as needed.
• Attend CRCG and TST meetings as needed.
• Provide translation, if applicable.
• Participate in team meetings and/or staffings.
• Participate in community activities and/or attends community meetings as needed.
• Participate in workgroups and committees as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES:

• Advanced knowledge of mental illness and treatment.
• Knowledge of IDD policies and statutes.
• Knowledge of IDD and MH services available to individuals.
• Knowledge of Performance Contract and Texas Administrative Code, as applicable.
• Knowledge of treatment and behavioral support plans and resources.
• Effective time management skills.
• Knowledge of crisis intervention and suicide prevention.
• Ability to handle stressful and emotionally charged situations and remain calm and professional.
• Ability to provide emotional support to clients.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Knowledge of intake process for the Mental Health Clinic.
• Knowledge of the Texas Mental Health Code.
• Advanced knowledge of crisis intervention techniques.
• Knowledge of community resources and alternatives to State hospitalization.
• Knowledge of HIPAA and ability to protect confidentiality.
• Effective multi-tasking skills.
• Good organizational skills.
• Welcoming, positive behavior.
• Ability to express