JOBS

In preparation for the opening of the new Crisis Recovery Center, set to open in June of 2025, they are HIRING! They will be adding 4 new Engagement Specialist positions. They will have several shifts available and after onboarding the first group of 4 in April they will be adding more positions with a second on boarding date. Please contact Vivien OConnor directly at vivien.oconnor@dupagehealth.org to find out more about this opportunity to be a part of the new center. Click HERE for full details about this opportunity and instructions how to apply. Below lists some responsibilities of the position.

• Responds in the community and on-site to individuals experiencing a mental health crisis as a member of a two-person response team. Referral sources may include individuals or their family members, law enforcement, hospitals, schools, for all ages in our community.
• Assists in de-escalation of clients experiencing a mental health crisis through engagement with client and coordination with team members providing clinical intervention.
• Establish rapport, share experiences, and strengthen engagement with the individual experiencing the crisis throughout all Crisis Programs.
• Willingness to self-disclose personal lived experience in mental health or substance use recovery (or both) for the benefit of supporting the individuals’ receiving services.
• Role model positive recovery behaviors with clients in Crisis Programs.
• Provides skill building and case management to clients with high need.