Crisis Response Team Specialist

ATC Healthcare Metro Detroit is currently seeking passionate and committed individuals for the Crisis Response Team at Wayne County Juvenile Detention.

Shifts:

6a2p/ 2p10p

Pay:$25 hourly/ Weekly Pay

Job Description

The Crisis Response Team Specialist is a crucial First Responder within the Wayne County JuvenileDetention Facility which operates 365 days a year 24/7. The Crisis Response Team Specialist willimmediately respond to disturbances escapes fires evacuations natural disasters and/or nonemergency responses. As part of a specially trained team skilled in traumainformed response this roleis vital in ensuring the safety and security of the facility and the community it serves.

The Crisis Response Team Specialist will develop specialized skills in handling multiple threat levels inthe facility through a traumainformed lens. This includes using deescalation and the tension reduction cycle. The Crisis Response Team Specialist will remain mindful of the unique nature of dealing with eachindividual resident and be prepared to provide the appropriate response to neutralize any acts ofaggression or mental health crises. This role offers a dynamic and challenging environment that willfoster personal and professional growth.

Required Tasks

Provide crisis intervention stabilization and support to units within the Wayne CountyJuvenile Detention Facility where juvenile residents present behavioral health concerns orare in an active state of crisis.

Evaluate posed threats to determine the need for a supportive response with a primaryfocus on verbal deescalation.

Conduct routine and nonroutine welfare checks of all housing units to ensure stability.

Conduct routine and nonroutine safety and sanitation inspections of all housing units tomitigate entry of illegal contraband or weapons into the facility.

Assess behavior patterns and adverse health conditions in juveniles and follow propermedical reporting procedures.

Conduct routine fire safety inspections and test duress alarms for functionality.

Conduct routine fire and emergency evacuation drills.

Build relationships with juvenile residents and possess the ability to establish trust andcooperation with the residents while maintaining a high standard of professionalismassertiveness and leadership.

Transportation of juvenile residents as needed.

Respond safely to the facility in the event of a critical incident if called upon.

Prepare and process incident reports with accurate detail and information.

Job Qualifications

Educational and Experience Requirements

Associate degree from an accredited college or university preferably with majorcoursework in Criminal Justice Human Services Psychology Sociology Social Work ora closely related field OR

A high school diploma or equivalent with at least (2) years experience in Law enforcementmilitary and/or a secured/correctional facility. Must possess a valid Drivers License.

Special Conditions:

Applicant MUST have or be able to obtain MDHHS Registry and Central RegistryClearance prior to hire and annually thereafter. Candidates that have lived outside of thestate of Michigan must provide clearance from that state.

Be willing to accept appointment to any one of the three shifts in any fiveday work weekschedule Monday through Sunday including holidays.

Must complete a 160hour training curriculum.

Pass a medical examination before hire and annually thereafter.

Pass physical agility requirement test before hire and annually thereafter.

Be willing to accept mandatory overtime based on the facilitys needs.

Basic Skills Requirements

Must demonstrate competency in applying physical management techniques andsatisfactorily completing all training requirements of the preferred physical managementsystem.

Ability to work in a fastpaced environment.

Capability and desire to work in a collaborative manner with a wide range of people.

Ability to stay calm in stressful or highrisk situations.

Strong negotiation and adjudicating skills.

Problemsolving and critical thinking ability.

Developed analytical skills for evaluating rising threats to the facility.

Ability to build relationships with the residents and staff to maintain order in the facility.

Social Skills Requirements

Coordination Adjusting actions in relation to others actions.

Instructing Teaching others how to do something.

Negotiation Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.

Persuasion Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.

Service Orientation Actively looking for ways to help people.

Social Perceptiveness Being aware of others reactions and understanding why they reactas they do.

Communication Skills Needed

Requires use of electronic mail.

Requires facetoface discussions with individuals or teams.

Requires contact with others (facetoface by telephone or otherwise) Conflict.

Requires dealing with violent or physically aggressive people.

Requires dealing with unpleasant angry or discourteous people.

Includes conflict situations.

Personal Interaction

Requires work with external customers or the public.

Requires work with others in a group or team.

Requires coordinating or leading others in accomplishing work activities

Includes responsibility for the health and safety of others

Requires working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions.

Job tasks are performed in close physical proximity to other people.

Credentials

• OIG SAM OFAC and NSO screening.
• Hepatitis B Statement or Declination OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1030(f)(2).
• Tuberculosis screening including an initial baseline TB test prior to being placed at the facility. Some facilities may require a 2step PPD which consists of twostep testing with one week between tests within the preceding 12 month or within the contract time frame. The Quantiferon Gold test or Tspot may be used in lieu of the a TB skin test.
• Drug screening as required by the contract.
• Physical Exam
• Clear criminal history check
• (3) educational or professional references unrelated to the applicant
• Competency testing self skills testing and Osha Approved Core Modules
• Be willing to accept appointment to any shift in a twenty four (24) and seven (7) day operation.
• Accept mandatory overtime

Other Duties:Please note this job summary 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 vary by assignment and may change at any time with or without notice.

Equal Opportunity Employer: ATC Healthcare Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regards to race color religion age sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin veteran or disability status or any other category protected by Federal State or local law. M/F/D/V EOE

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