Service Coordinator (Crisis Intervention Services) - Intellectual Developmental Disabilities 5168

Performs minimally complex social service work/crisis services. Works under moderate supervision in a team setting, with latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Provides Crisis Services to include crisis screening & assessment, crisis follow-up, referral & linkage, and transportation to individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities or with co-occurring Mental Health and Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. Works under moderate supervision in a team setting, with latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Examples of work performed:

Provides Crisis Screenings and Assessments of Psychiatric needs.

Communicates and Coordinates Services with Psychiatrist. Coordinates Services for In-patient Admissions for Psychiatric Services. Supports the MCOT team by explaining and/or providing IDD Crisis Services to ClientsCommunicates and Coordinates Services with Lead Crisis Intervention Specialist (CIS)Coordinates IDD Services for Clients to prevent crisis Provides Monitoring and Follow-up Services regarding individual needs of client.

Provides Transportation of Clients in the Resolution of a Crisis.

Coordination of Community Resources regarding the Specific Needs of the Client.

Responsible for Medication Monitoring. Will provide consultation services on an on-call rotation.

Resolves Crisis Incidents in the Least Restrictive Measures. Serves as point of contact with Mental Health and Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities departments until crisis has been managed. Locating, coordinating, and provision of services and supports to manage crisis and prevent further crisis.