ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work being performed by this position. This is not a complete listing of all responsibilities, duties and/or skills required. Other duties may be assigned. • Responsible for providing supervision and protective oversight of assigned individual(s) throughout scheduled shift assignment to ensure their safety and well-being. • Responsible for knowledge of regulations re: Behavioral Management and support, Crisis Management, etc. • Must have the ability to accept and perform care assignments on both open unit and intensive care treatment area. • Responsible for dealing with crisis and potentially combative individuals while maintaining personal and emotional equilibrium. • Must have the ability to handle a multi-task environment and atmosphere with a crisis and clinical patient care setting. • Must have the ability to adhere to moderate physical effort (lift/carry up to 50 lbs, along with moderate walking, bending, stooping, kneeling and crouching. • Must have the ability to handle pressure due to caring for acutely intellectual disabled and emotionally ill individuals. QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: (Required to perform essential functions) The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required to successfully perform this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. • Valid Driver’s License • Ability to Pass Criminal Background Screening • Satisfactory Physical Assessment and TB test • Valid CPR/First Aid, MANDT Certification • Training in Behavior Management and Crisis Intervention and de-escalation EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: • High School diploma or general education degree (GED) with one year cumulative experience; • Associate’s degree (A.A.) with emphasis in Human Services with at least one year experience; • Bachelor’s Degree (B.A.) in Psychology or related field with at least one year experience. Location: Washington, DC This is at a non-profit organization. Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster. Please, no phone calls about this job! Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests. dc