Crisis Response Graduate Assistant
Crisis Response Graduate Assistant
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Job Description
- Participate with Residence Life professional staff in oncall duties during University Breaks (Summer Spring and Christmas). Specifically this position will serve oncall 24/7 during the summer break (June 1st August 25th) Christmas break (December 20 January 10 and Spring break (March 714 with certain exclusions for time off (see below). While oncall the graduate assistant will answer the universityowned emergency cell phone and respond to oncampus crisis situations as they arise.Crisis situations primarily involve mental health emergencies (suicidal thoughts anxiety attacks that are not resolving selfharm concerns etc..Other types of crisis may include: medical emergencies disruptive behaviors questions about urgent conduct incidents etc.
- Provide ongoing support by accompanying students to the emergency room or mental health hospital to support continuity of care advocate for students and/or their families and facilitate releases of information and discharge planning.
- Transporting students to an area hospital or Pine Rest may be required. (Transportation options include ambulance Uberhealth private car universityowned vehicle or police)Campus Safety officers are also available 24 hours/day 7 days/week to offer inperson support and assist in crisis situations. Phone support from Pine Rest and Calvin directorlevel staff is also available 247.
- Oncall coverage: While oncall during the breaks must remain within15minutes of campus. This position will be completely offduty during the academic year. During June of the first year of service the graduate assistant will participate in a total of 2025 hours of training related to mental health emergency response and other crisis practices and protocols. Weekly hours will vary based on demand. (Calvin can provide up to 400 hours of work during this 10month contract if needed for social work internship requirements) Time off: During summer break the graduate assistant may request up to 2 weekends off and 5 week days.
- Supervision: The primary supervisor for this position will be cosupervised by the Knollcrest East Area Coordinator and the Housing Coordinator. A third supervisor will be a licensed Calvin University counselor who has an MSW degree if required for social work internship. Other projects within the counseling office exist if candidate is interested in additional work projects. These are optional and intended to meet the learning goals for social work internships.The KE Apartments are open yearround. During the summer the apartments are open to current Calvin students graduating seniors as well as outside groups scholars and families who are looking for a convenient place to stay in Grand Rapids.
FAITH and EDUCATIONAL COMMITMENT
1. Commitment to the educational mission of Calvin as a Christian liberal arts University affiliated with the Christian Reformed Church.
2. A commitment to the Christian faith and to the integration of faith learning and student development.
DIVERSITY COMMITMENT
Demonstrated awareness and commitment to effectively establishing relationships and positive communication across multiple dimensions of diversity including but not limited to race gender physical limitations class or religious perspectives.
Employment Type
Part-Time
