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Northeast Kingdom Human Services Crisis DSP, Direct Support Professional in St. Johnsbury, Vermont
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Crisis DSP, Direct Support Professional:
Embark on your impactful career with NKHS as a Crisis DSP. The Crisis DSP team ensures the round-the-clock staffing and operations of our facility nestled in a community-based setting. The Crisis DSP will help establish a nurturing and home-like environment designed to provide support and comfort for clients to get the support for success they need. Elevate your expertise through ongoing specialized crisis training, contributing to our commitment to excellence. Promote tailored wellness activities, conflict resolution skills, and a no-force-first approach during crises. Actively engage and empower individuals through the process of their well-being. Join us in compassionate crisis support delivery.
Responsibilities:
- Ensure continuous staffing and operation of the facility 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
- Implement and maintain a community-based site that fosters a supportive and home-like environment.
- Complete all required training and ongoing specialized crisis training.
- Establish and maintain a safe physical environment, adhering to relevant building safety standards. Provide clear guidelines and expectations, ensuring communication and adherence to established processes.
- Facilitate and encourage participation in wellness-promoting activities tailored to individual needs, such as watching television, engaging in conversation, yoga, exercise, meditation, and reading.
- Conduct conflict resolution skill-building activities to address interpersonal conflicts that may contribute to mental health crisis symptoms. Identify and practice alternative conflict resolution skills in a safe environment as part of crisis stabilization.