Overview:

The Crisis Intervention Specialist Provides support to individuals experiencing emotional or psychological crises. This role involves assisting trained crisis intervention specialists in delivering immediate assistance, conducting assessments, and facilitating access to resources and support services.

Essential Responsibilities:

1. Assists individuals in crisis with the de-escalation process. 2. Provides therapeutic services to individuals specific to their needs and illness. 3. Assists Care Coordinators with assessments and treatment plans. 4. Aid individuals served in meeting their social and emotional needs including assistance with contacting families and friends. 5. Provide behavior support to individuals having difficulty so that they can maintain appropriate social interaction with others, and refrain from infringing on their rights. 6. Accurately administer and document medications and medical treatment according to documented procedures. 7. Assist and support those served in the attainment and implementation of their treatment plan. 8. Always maintain safe and sanitary conditions within the facility. 9. Complete documentation during each shift according to Inside Out Wellness and Advocacy standards. 10. Always interact with those served in a manner that denotes respect for personal integrity. 11. Implement agency and home policies and procedures and maintain compliance with all laws, codes, regulations, and standards at all times in the performance of duties. 12. Assist those served with the basic activities of daily living. 13. Complete and maintain required training This includes attending all mandatory meetings and in- services. 14. Follow all of Inside Out Wellness and Advocacy policies and procedures. 15. Be awake and on duty for the duration of all shifts. 16. Be available for assisting law enforcement when dispatch calls for mobile crisis response. 17. Additional duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Requires mobility and physical activity, having an adequate range of body motion and mobility to work in a residential or outdoor environment including standing and walking (even and uneven surfaces), sitting for extended periods of time, bending, twisting, reaching, balancing, occasional lifting and carrying of up to 20 pounds.
• Use of computers and telephones is required, which includes coordination of eye and hand, and fine manipulation by the hands (typing and writing).
• Requires talking, hearing, and seeing; Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken and written word Ability to convey detailed or important spoken instructions to others accurately, loudly, or quickly Ability to observe client behavior and activities and complete paperwork.
• Requires the ability to collect and analyze complex numerical and written data and verbal information to reach logical conclusions.
• Requires the ability to work and cooperate with individuals served, co-workers, employees, and the public at all levels to exchange ideas, information, instructions, and opinions Requires the ability to work under stress and in emotionally charged settings.

Qualifications:

• A mental health professional as defined in Iowa Code section 2281
• A bachelor's degree with 30 semester hours or equivalent in a human services field (including, but not limited to, psychology, social work, nursing, education) and a minimum of one year of experience in behavioral or mental health services
• A law enforcement officer with a minimum of two years of experience in the law enforcement officer's
• field
• An emergency medical technician (EMT) with a minimum of two years o f experience in the EMT's field
• A peer support specialist with a minimum of one yea r of experience in behavioral or mental health services
• A family support peer specialist with a minimum of one year of experience in behavioral or mental health services
• A registered nurse with a minimum of one year of experience in behavioral or mental health services
• A bachelor's degree in a non-human services-related field, associate degree, or high school diploma (or equivalency) with a minimum of two years of experience in behavioral or mental health services, and 30 hours of crisis and mental health in-service training (in addition to the required 30 hours of Department-approved training)

Disclaimer:

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not restrict or prescribe the tasks that may be assigned. Critical features of this job have been described in the narrative. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. Notice Requirement - Direct Support Staff Employees in Direct Support positions who voluntarily terminate their employment are expected to provide at least two (2) weeks' written notice to their supervisor prior to their final day of work This allows for a smoother transition of client care and scheduling Inside Out Wellness and Advocacy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Provider and does not discriminate based on race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or marital, veteran, or disability status

Pay:

$18.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible schedule Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

License/Certification:

Driver's License (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Perry, IA 50220 (Required)

Work Location:

In person