Location: Valhalla,NY, USA
Position Overview: Woodfield Crisis Response Specialists are part of a Crisis Response Team that monitors youth movement and progress and responds immediately for support in crisis situations. Crisis Response Staff are required to complete a specialized internal training on emergency response interventions and procedures led by the Director of Safety and Security.
Position Qualifications:
* A Bachelors Degree OR A high School diploma or GED equivalency is required and minimum of five years experience working with youth
* Detention or Security Experience Preferred
* Demonstrates strong de-escalation skills and a trauma informed approach
* Has demonstrated an understanding of The Children's Village Values as presented in pre-employment training.
* Ability to put into practice all techniques Safe Crisis Management (as taught in pre-employment training) and demonstrated respect for client's rights and safety.
* Ability to demonstrate counseling techniques
* Security License Preferred
The Children's Village does not discriminate against any employee, prospective employee or contractor because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic predisposition, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction history or any other protected classification under federal, state or local law.