POSITION TITLE:  Crisis Intervention Specialist (CIS)

WORKSITE LOCATION:  Gulf Bend Regional Plaza, 6502 Nursery Drive, Suite 100, Victoria TX 77904

STARTING PAY:  $20/Hour                  EEOC CODE: Professional              FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

SHIFT:  Fulltime; Monday thru Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm, some on-call shifts evenings or weekends

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: A qualified intellectual disability professional (QIDP) Bachelor's Degree, as defined in 42 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), §483.430(a); and at least two years of experience working with individuals with IDD who have mental health and behavior support needs or linking people with IDD to mental health supports, in addition to the one year of required experience of a qualified intellectual disability professional described in 42 CFR, §483.430(a)(1).  Must have knowledge of IDD services and supports that are available by HHSC and the LIDDA.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and DUTIES:

1.  Responsible for conducting outreach and making presentations to stakeholders (Mental Health Deputies, Law Enforcement Personnel, Emergency Room Personnel, Provider Agencies, Advocacy Groups, School Districts, Families, individual-nontraditional provider, MCOT and LIDDA staff regarding IDD Programs and services and the way to engage individuals with IDD and their unique needs.

2.  Responsible for providing consultation to MCOT as needed or clinically indicated regarding a crisis event involving an individual with IDD.

3.  Responsible for collaborating with appropriate LIDDA staff, MCOT, and the Transition Support Team  to identify individuals with IDD who are at risk of requiring crisis services, identify prevention and coping skills and strategies, identify training and support needs to  provide the individual with community living success; developing criteria for referral for crisis respite; assist with the individual transitioning from crisis respite back to  home or other appropriate setting; and addressing concerns and issues identified during follow-up and monitoring.

4.  Responsible for developing a crisis respite service plan describing the therapeutic support needed by an individual referred to crisis respite.

5.  Documents all activities, collaboration and consultation provided.  Accurately completes all required programmatic and administrative documentation within accepted timeframes.  Ensures that all required documentation has been forwarded to appropriate personnel and/or filed.

6.  Submits quarterly reports in the HHSC prescribed format by the 15th day of the month following each fiscal quarter.

7.  Adheres to the professional, ethical, and legal requirements set forth in the Center's business Code of Conduct as well as the Corporate Compliance Plan.

8.  Completes all initial trainings (NEO, SC training, PMAB, First Aid, CPR)  within 60 days of hire; completes  training modules available at https://tango.uthscsa.edu/mhwidd  within 30 days of hire and completes any additional training modules within 45 days of the posting of new modules on this site; obtains  updates/re-certifications of other trainings as required, Participates in other continuing  education trainings as required.

9.  Assists Supervisor when requested to complete special projects within negotiated timeframes.

10.  Relias trainings and any other training required for role is 100% compliant.

11.  Must maintain regular and reliable attendance.

12.  Complies with telework/remote agreement.

13.  Uses the trauma informed care approach when providing services and working with others.

·  Understands the Three E's of trauma-informed care.

·  Understands the Four R's of trauma-informed care.

·  Understands the six key principles of trauma-informed care. 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Required: A qualified intellectual disability professional (QIDP) Bachelor's Degree, as defined in 42 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), §483.430(a); and at least two years of experience working with individuals with IDD who have mental health and behavior support needs or linking people with IDD to mental health supports, in addition to the one year of required experience of a qualified intellectual disability professional described in 42 CFR, §483.430(a)(1).  Must have knowledge of IDD services and supports that are available by HHSC and the LIDDA.

Preferred: A Master's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in social, behavioral or human services. 

DEGREE AND/OR CERTIFICATION REQUIRED:

1.  Licensed in the state of Texas to practice counseling as a Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Psychological Associate or Board-Certified Behavioral Analyst preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS and ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST: All abilities required to perform the essential and marginal tasks of this job: Walking, Operating office equipment, Moderate lifting, 15-44lbs., Standing, Operating motor vehicle, Sitting, Ability to see, Identify colors, Light carrying, under 15lbs., Hearing (with aid), Straight pulling, Stooping, Ability to write, Climbing stairs, Ability to count, Ability to read, Simple grasping, and Ability to tell time 

All work site and environmental conditions that apply to this job: Travel by car 25% of time, Excessive noise/intermittent, Outside, Inside, Long irregular work hours, Working closely with others, and Working alone 

CRED/PRIV REQUIRED?  Yes    DRIVING REQUIRED:  Yes     

OTHER REQUIREMENTS OR CONDITIONS:

1. Current State of Texas Driver License or if you live in another state, must be currently licensed in that state. Liability insurance required. 
2. Must be insurable by Center's liability carrier if employee operates a Center vehicle or drives personal car on Center business.
3. Good driving record as defined by Gulf Bend Center.
4. Must complete all CORE training requirements prior to the due date.
5. Must have computer experience to include Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.  Must have good organizational skills to achieve multiple deadlines.  Ability to type 40 wpm.
6. Must maintain regular attendance and reliability which is critical to business operations.  This is a fulltime position.  Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm or agreed upon hours 100% of the time, to ensure consistency and completeness of program's processes.  Evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

AAP/EEO STATEMENT

Gulf Bend Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identify or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applied to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.  Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.