CRISIS WORKER 2 Dunkirk, NY (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=17+W.+Courtney+St.+Dunkirk+NY+USA+14048) Description Position Data: Title:Crisis Worker II Grade:9Status:Non-Exempt Reports to:Intensive Services Coordinator Basic Function or Position Summary: Leads and coordinates Crisis Intervention and follow-up services to Chautauqua County Residents experiencing mental health crisis from 4 pm – 8 am on weekdays and 24 hours on weekends and holidays.Salary $22.77 - $23.77/hourly Security Clearance:Level 1 V,A,C,R Requirements Position Responsibilities and Specific Duties: • Coordinate and provide crisis intervention services in the community for children and adults including intake, outreach visits, assessment, referral, follow-up, telephone lethality monitoring, and disposition of all persons referred. • Facilitate stabilization of acute mental health crisis utilizing the least intrusive and restrictive alternative available to maintain safety. • Complete follow-up and facilitate linkages to needed community services and supports for both the primary customer and his/her family. • Maintain on-call availability by work issued cell phone during scheduled shifts. • Provide mental health evaluations to assess the need for involuntary transport under Section 9.45 of the New York State Mental Hygiene Law; provide signature for 9.45 documents. • Data reporting and analysis as a function of service quality improvement. • Provide marketing and/or educational presentations to the community, or training to other agency staff, as assigned by the Family Growth & Development Manager. • Maintain confidentiality and comply with the code of ethics. • Maintain consistent professional customer service • Promote the Agency mission. • Job performance incorporates a strength-based, integrated service delivery model while promoting self-sufficiency. • Attend scheduled staff meetings, mandatory trainings, in-services, and other functions as required. • Participate in the larger team of the agency through committee structures, planning, policy development and volunteerism. • Promote positive internal and external relationships. • Other duties as assigned by supervisor Key Working Relationships: A.Internal:Director of Health and Family Services, Intensive Services Coordinator, Crisis Team Members, other COI staff B.External:Emergency service providers such as police departments, hospital emergency department, hotline services, other mental health providers, and human service professionals. Supervisory Scope:This job has no supervisory responsibilities. Organizational Responsibilities: • Adhere to all policies, procedures, and protocols. • Gathers appropriate documentation and tracks outcomes. • Maintain customer files inputted into CAPTAIN • Complete required progress reports on time. • Participates in organizational committee structures as appropriate. • Participates in organizational and divisional management systems. Knowledge, Skills Required: •Master’s Degree in Mental Health Field with NYS Licensure/Certification (includes RN with psychiatric experience and background). • Experience in Mental Health Crisis Intervention preferred. • Knowledge and skills necessary to modify interventions and care according to the customer’s age preferred. • Possess a working knowledge of community services and agencies • Excellent oral; written communications skills • Ability to work as part of a team required. • Must be able to demonstrate initiative and resourcefulness; have analytical ability and be able to collect and research information and use sound judgment. • Bilingual (Spanish) preferred. Special Requirements, if any: • Must be able to provide consistent even tempered customer service at all times • Must be able to work evenings, nights, weekends and holidays. • Valid Driver’s License and reliable transportation • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation. • Completes all OMH requirements. • Maintain all necessary certification and professional licensing as dictated by profession. • Works compassionately with a diverse population • Experience navigating community programs