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TITLE OF POSITION

CBS Kids Konnections

SUPERVISOR

CBS Program Coordinator

WORK SCHEDULE

PRN as needed

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Ÿ Minimum of 21 years of age, prior work with targeted population preferred Ÿ Must have two years of higher education or two years of experience in the Human Services field or a combination of education and experience to equal 2 years Ÿ Communicate positively and effectively with others Ÿ Possess and demonstrate self-management skills and an ability to react calmly and effectively in a crisis Ÿ Must be able to interact one on one with child/youth assigned. Ÿ Needs to be able to maintain physical proximity with clients at all times. Ÿ Ability to utilize non-violent crisis intervention, Child Control position and Team Control Position as trained by certified CPI trainer upon hire Ÿ Dependable vehicle, valid driver's license, and compliance with agency's liability carrier's requirements may be required depending on job assignment Ÿ Basic proficiency in math Ÿ Effective utilization of basic office technology

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Will work in a group setting with children and youth who have been diagnosed with a Severe Emotional Disturbance, providing supervision, structure, and safety at all times. Will assist patients in developing skills necessary to function and maintain on their own in various community settings. Position will be considered PRN (as needed) staff with possibility of being called to cover crisis admissions.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Provide one-on-one supervision, safety and structure to patients with Severe Emotional Disturbances at Kids Konnection 2. Use of "Nonviolent Physical Crisis Intervention" system of care to provide care, welfare, safety and security to patients at all times, including the use of physical management techniques with patients of all sizes, ages 6-18 and exceeding weights of 120-170 lbs, if not larger. 3. Provide objective and clear documentation on the overall progress of patients in the program. 4. Implement treatment goals as stated in the child's individual treatment plan. 5. Communicate regularly with patients, their families and their educational staff. 6. Transport patients as required by their treatment plan. 7. Preparing healthy meals for youth admitted to the crisis house. 8. Return phone calls and emails within 24 hours of receiving. 9. Provides a warm, stable, secure, and positive environment for the youth while the youth is admitted to the crisis house. 10. Demonstrate flexibility and dependability in performance of duties. 11. Attends required agency and departmental meetings and/or trainings.

CRISIS RATES

• Level 1- $15 (meets criteria to bill Basic Crisis Intervention)- Have an AA/AS degree or To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account