The Resource Team Assistant provides crisis intervention for students as needed during residential hours, and helps enhance the staff’s capabilities to manage student behaviors through training, suite observations, and incident report investigations/debriefings. The Crisis Team Assistant may train school residential staff in the Benedictine approved behavioral management program techniques.

Schedule Requirements: Sun – Thurs OR Tues – Sat, 3p to 10p with Sun or Sat shift 9a to 9p; OR FSSM, 3p to 10p F and M, with Sat and Sun shift 9a to 9p

Location: Ridgely, MD

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Consistently report to work on time as scheduled, prepared to perform assigned duties and responsibilities during entire scheduled work period/shift.

• Respond to and provide intervention for any crisis events. Participate and lead teams in student crisis interventions, following student BIPs.
• Implement and oversee any BIP follow up as needed. Provide ongoing training to residential staff on student BIP’s.
• Complete train the trainer certification for the Benedictine approved behavior management program.
• Monitor and observe suites; monitor and observe all general activity periods including meal times.

• Notify supervisor of an incidents and complete DHR Reports within expected timelines, as needed.
• Review all incident reports and participate in the debriefing meetings and process.
• Train staff in the correct completion of incident reports.
• Attend new admission meetings as required.
• Monitor protocols for use of safety equipment.
• Monitor staff use of safety equipment and maintain equipment inventories.
• Assist in eloper searches

Job Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED required if 21 years old or older; Associates degree in social services or related field required if between the ages of 18 and 21.
• Must have at least 1 year experience working with youth and young adults with developmental disabilities.
• Must be computer proficient.
• Must have excellent writing skills.
• Must demonstrate composure and professionalism in crisis situations.
• Must obtain Registered Behavior Technician certification within one year of employment in the position.
• Must be RCYCP certified, or obtain certification within 3 months of employment in the position.
• Must be a minimum of 18 years old.
• Must be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in US upon offer.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screen and pre-employment physical.
• Must pass pre-employment criminal background checks through CJIS as stated in Family Law Article 5-561, and pass pre-employment CPS check
• Must have current and valid driver’s license in good standing and must have a driving record that would permit coverage under Benedictine driver’s insurance.

• Must have current and valid driver’s license in good standing and must have a driving record that would permit coverage under Benedictine driver’s insurance.

And most importantly.....

• Must be a strong advocate of the Benedictine mission to help children and adults with development disabilities achieve their greatest potential, and be motivated to contribute to the mission with pride and integrity.

Benedictine is an EOE