JOBS

In preparation for the opening of the Crisis Recovery Center at the DuPage County Health Department, Crisis Services is expanding the team! They have several shifts available, with a projected start date in June of 2025. This position is an immediate hiring need. Salary range is $33,825.00 – $38,825.00 annually. As a full-time DuPage County employee, you will be eligible for full comprehensive benefit package which includes, Paid Training, 12 Paid Holidays per year and 12 days of paid vacation, sick and personal paid leave. Qualifying employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program and offer tuition reimbursement. To see the different shifts offered, click on apply now. Responsibilities are listed as the following:

• 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.
• Maintains required training, licensure and/or certification.
• Maintains confidentiality of privileged information and adheres to client privacy laws.
• Demonstrates sensitivity and understanding of other ethnic groups and cultures.
• Adheres to department guidelines for attendance and punctuality.
• Completion of required documentation within established timeframes, through use of an Electronic Client Record
• Participates in team meetings to assess clients’ progress.
• Participates in emergency response activities as assigned.