Posted 2 weeks ago

Safety Specialist – Crisis Services

Company: DuPage County Health Department (DCHD)
Category: Professional Services

 Wheaton

Type: Full Time

The DuPage County Health Department is looking for a Safety Specialist to join their team. The Safety Specialist role will be one of the first points of contact for individuals coming into the current facility seeking crisis services and support. In this role, you will have primary responsibility for greeting and assisting clients upon entry into the building, overseeing the reception areas, and supporting a safe environment for all in the building.
The hours for this position are Tuesday and Wednesday from 12:00 pm to 10:00 pm and Thursday and Friday from 2:30 pm to 12:30 am. The starting pay for this position is $15.00 per hour (may increase due to experience) along with a shift differential of $2.00 per hour.
As a full-time employee you will be eligible for a full comprehensive benefit package to include health insurance, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement.
Responsibilities:

  • Primary greeter of clients entering our building seeking services.
  • Responsible for management of the crisis services waiting room.
  • Gathers preliminary information from clients seeking services.
  • Monitors overall personal safety of residents including crisis intervention.
  • Provides assistance with belonging check for residential clients.
  • May facilitate transportation of our clients in a county vehicle.
  • Performs tasks related to maintaining environmental standards in facility.
  • Maintains records according to health department policies.
  • Maintains confidentiality of privileged information and adheres to client privacy laws.
  • Participates in emergency activities as assigned.