Performs minimally complex social service work/crisis services.  Works under moderate supervision in a team setting, with latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. 

Provides Crisis Services to include crisis screening & assessment, crisis follow-up, referral & linkage, and transportation to individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities or with co-occurring Mental Health and Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities.  Works under moderate supervision in a team setting, with latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Examples of work performed:

• Provides Crisis Screenings and Assessments of Psychiatric needs.
• Communicates and Coordinates Services with Psychiatrist.
• Coordinates Services for In-patient Admissions for Psychiatric Services.
• Supports the MCOT team by explaining and/or providing IDD Crisis Services to Clients
• Communicates and Coordinates Services with Lead Crisis Intervention Specialist (CIS)
• Coordinates IDD Services for Clients to prevent crisis
• Provides Monitoring and Follow-up Services regarding individual needs of client.
• Provides Transportation of Clients in the Resolution of a Crisis.
• Coordination of Community Resources regarding the Specific Needs of the Client.
• Responsible for Medication Monitoring.
• Will provide consultation services on an on-call rotation.
• Resolves Crisis Incidents in the Least Restrictive Measures.
• Serves as point of contact with Mental Health and Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities departments until crisis has been managed. 
• Locating, coordinating, and provision of services and supports to manage crisis and prevent further crisis.