Crisis Intervention Support Staff

About Manhattan Childrens Center

Manhattan Children’s Center is a world-class educational and therapeutic facility for students with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Students ages 5 - 21 years and their families are supported through a transdisciplinary model. We are distinguished through our commitment to realizing each child’s potential as an individual, as a family member, and as a valued, functional member of the community.

Due to the complex and challenging nature of ASD, our education and training model incorporates a one-to-one instructional approach facilitated by: ABA, Speech and Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Social Skills Through Peer Instruction, and Family Training.

MCC is a partner in research and services with The Manhattan Behavioral Center, a growing clinical resource for families and people with autism and related disabilities.

Join Our Team

Manhattan Children’s Center (MCC) is seeking a positive, dynamicCrisis Intervention Support Staff that is interested in joining a therapeutic team where the goal is to offer every child the opportunity to thrive.

Why Choose Us?

• At MCC we emphasize staff training and mentoring that is facilitated through close supervision and consistent professional training and development with 5 days per year of guest speakers, workshops, and open forums

• MCC has created a workplace that is inclusive and diverse - where authenticity is celebrated, and everyone can pursue their related interests.

• We have an open-door policy which reflects our commitment to transparent and flexible communication between managers and team members.

• Data informs decisions, and we are constantly learning, creating, and evolving to meet the needs of the children

• We are humble and have the mindset of being better today than we were yesterday

• Generous benefits that include:

• Paid time off (PTO) in addition to paid company closures during the last week of December, President’s Day week (February), Spring Break (April), 1st week of July, and the last two weeks of August

• Affordable health insurance plans to support employee well-being

• Employer retirement plan

• Life insurance, short- & long-term disability

• MCC Supports employee growth. As part of our team, you'll have access to educational opportunities at Capella University, plus scholarships and offers to help you save on tuition

If our company culture matches your values, come join the team at Manhattan Children’s Center!

Job Details

Job Type

Full-Time Crisis Intervention Support Staff

Job Hours

Mon through Thurs 8:15am-4:15pm; Fri 8:15am-3:00pm

Job Location

Manhattan, NY

Job Compensation

$39,000-$42,000 based on education, experience, and certifications

Your Impact Here at MCC

• Hands-on crisis support for students and therapists during behavioral episodes to set a tone of stability and control during daily activities.

• Engage and use Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) holds/transports/lifts or disengagement tactics for students during behavioral episodes. This may mean physically intervening after being trained thoroughly, to help deescalate children when they become a danger to themselves or others.

• Create an environment that promotes individual success and independence

• Participate in professional development and training in the safe management of students in crisis.

• Maintain a professional and calm demeanor during behavioral episodes.

• Maintain clear and concise communication with the On-Call supervisor and the rest of the supervisory team

• Collaborate with staff working directly with students to produce the best possible outcomes during and after a crisis.

• Act as a liaison between staff, the nurse, case manager, facilities, and administration

• Completing other duties as assigned by the Supervisor

Requirements

• Minimum of a high school diploma; bachelors preferred

• One year of working with students with autism and/developmental disabilities

• Nonviolent Crisis Prevention (CPI) or other crisis prevention training preferred, but not required

• Energetic, can-do attitude and a willingness to collaborate with teachers, related service providers, parents, and other faculty

Manhattan Children’s Center is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. Manhattan Children’s Center strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, citizenship, or any other protected classification under applicable federal, state, or local laws. In addition, Manhattan Children’s Center complies with the relevant country laws governing employment nondiscrimination in all our international offices. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.