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One Hope United lists this CCRP Crisis Specialist - Full time opportunity in mount vernon, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Position: CCRP Crisis Specialist - Full time
Location: Mt. Vernon, IL
Job Id: 6584
# of Openings: 1
Crisis Specialist
Under the assigned supervisor, the Crisis Specialist provides community-based responses, crisis intervention, case management, counseling, and mental health services to children and adults in accordance with the agency's policies and program guidelines. Crisis Specialists work to alleviate or stabilize mental health and behavioral health symptoms of referred clients, which impair their ability to adjust to home, community integration, or maintain living stability. Crisis Specialists also provide crisis responses to 988 calls, and responses can include homelessness, substance abuse, or other community needs. Position provides linkages to resources that will help the client alleviate the crisis. Crisis response services are provided to both adults and youth in the community
Job Duties Include :
Daytime crisis intervention services, hours starting at 8 am-7 pm or later.
Crisis calls may extend past 5 pm, and staff must complete the crisis until evening-shift coverage arrives.
Some coverage of nights, weekends, and holidays if schedule or staffing requires additional support. Conducts Crisis/Safety Assessment with an ETA of 60 minutes for CCRP or 90-minutes to respond in person for other crisis programs.
Links clients to necessary resources, e.g., health insurance, therapy, housing, and medical treatment.
Provides in-home services to identify service needs, assess child and family safety, develop safety plans, and provide services to meet family and child needs
Implements services under the guidelines of the practice framework, known as ARC (Attachment, Self-Regulation, and Competency)
Can offer follow-up services after crisis response up to or extended past 90 days of crisis. These services could include follow-up through completion of Mental Health Assessments, Treatment Plans, and other Case Management services.
Provides mental health stabilization and specific services, as determined by the funding source (such as Medicaid), where applicable.
Completes required paperwork within established timelines and Medicaid-compliant documentation
Obtains and recertifies for the IM CANS assessment tool yearly
Handles aspects of intake and assessment as assigned per program need.
Provides transportation for clients in accordance with program guidelines.
Assists in the integration of all services provided for the client by serving as a central point of communication for service components during crisis
Represents the agency at court hearings as necessary
With supervisory or Director approval, a crisis response event may require tele-assessment services or phone support.
Utilizes assessment tools to determine the immediate level of care needs and service array for referred clients, which may specifically include determination of psychiatric hospitalization or safe deflection.
Facilitates linkage to a psychiatric hospital when needed, and facilitates linkage to transportation services to the psychiatric hospital.
Completes a Safety Plan or Crisis Prevention Plan at all Mobile Crisis Response events with client/guardian and collateral involvement and under the guidance of a QMHP and LPHA.
Provides resource information to clients and guardians to assist in crisis management. Provides training and education to caretakers during crisis stabilization.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
This list of essential functions is not intended to be exhaustive. One Hope United reserves the right to revise this job description as needed to comply with actual job requirements.
Qualifications
Education: BS/BA Degree required ; BSW in human service-related preferred
Experience: 1-3 years of related experience in child welfare required
Other: Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record with OHU; required levels of coverage for auto insurance
Required Skills
Proficient computer skills in a Microsoft Suite environment and adaptive skills to expand software application skills as
Highly organized, yet flexible, and can handle multiple priorities/projects well; ability to manage tight
Ability to function well in a team
Ability to demonstrate project management, analytical, and presentation skills
Resourceful in researching issues and developing solutions with minimal
Excellent interpersonal and effective communication skills (verbal, written, active listening).
Demonstrated ability to build professional
Demonstrated problem-solving techniques.
Ability to exercise discretion and ensure
We Invest in You!
Tuition assistance up to $2500 per year
Up to 4 weeks paid Vacation Days, up to 6 paid Personal Days, up to 5 paid Sick days annually, and a Mental Health Day.
Medical, dental, vision, 403 (b) retirement, flexible spending accounts, and health savings account.
Agency-paid life and ADD up to $50K based on salary
Multiple Voluntary Supplemental plans for Employee, Spouse, and Child(ren)
Voluntary Legal Plans and Pet Insurance.
The agency paid long-term disability and short-term disability.
Career ladders, professional development, and promotion opportunities
A Different Kind Of Employer
One Hope United is strong and ready to grow. Are you ready to grow with us?
800+ talented professionals strong, serving 10,000 children and families in Illinois and Florida
Fiscally stable, $70 Million agency- strong since 1895
Energetic leadership and a rich community of support
One Hope United does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. One Hope United is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace. OHU participates in E-Verify.
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Worksite address
mount vernon, IL, 62864, US
Who can apply
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