DuPage County Health Department
Crisis Services Technician
DuPage County Health Department, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Overview
Do you want to make a difference in the lives of others? Your skills, experience, and passion are needed on our team. We are looking for a new team member to join us as a Crisis Services Technician at the new DuPage Crisis Recovery Center. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of the expanding crisis services at the DuPage County Health Department.
Located in our new Crisis Recovery Center on the DuPage County Campus in Wheaton, Crisis Services provides 24/7 crisis mental health services to county residents experiencing psychiatric crises or needing support for mental illness symptoms. Our team delivers top-notch care with rapid response times. Learn more about the Crisis Recovery Center at https://youtu.be/SbhV8N3-Fus.
Responsibilities
Supports maintenance of a safe, therapeutic environment for clients seeking services through Crisis Residential and Crisis Recovery Center programs.
Facilitates client safety and quality care in Crisis Residential and Crisis Recovery Center Programs, through completion of client rounding and belongings checks.
Assists with client medication observation in crisis programming.
Performs tasks related to maintaining environmental standards in crisis programming.
Completes grocery shopping and supply inventories.
May facilitate transportation of clients in a county vehicle.
Qualifications A qualified candidate must possess a valid State of Illinois Driver's license and have a good driving record. New employees are required to attend paid on-site HR New Hire Orientation at our Central Public Health Center in Wheaton from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, for one week. Must be 21 years of age. Experience preferred, but not required.
Schedule and Compensation 4-day work week, Wednesday through Saturday, from 9:30 pm to 7:30 am. A $2.50 per hour shift differential applies on the overnight shift. Salary may increase based on experience.
Benefits
Paid comprehensive training program
Full DuPage County benefit package, including:
12 paid holidays
12 weeks of parental paid leave
12 days of paid vacation
5 paid personal days and accrued paid sick leave
Health insurance
Pension-eligible position for a secure retirement
Eligibility for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program
New employees are subject to a one-week on-site orientation at the Central Public Health Center in Wheaton.
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Located in our new Crisis Recovery Center on the DuPage County Campus in Wheaton, Crisis Services provides 24/7 crisis mental health services to county residents experiencing psychiatric crises or needing support for mental illness symptoms. Our team delivers top-notch care with rapid response times. Learn more about the Crisis Recovery Center at https://youtu.be/SbhV8N3-Fus.
Responsibilities
Supports maintenance of a safe, therapeutic environment for clients seeking services through Crisis Residential and Crisis Recovery Center programs.
Facilitates client safety and quality care in Crisis Residential and Crisis Recovery Center Programs, through completion of client rounding and belongings checks.
Assists with client medication observation in crisis programming.
Performs tasks related to maintaining environmental standards in crisis programming.
Completes grocery shopping and supply inventories.
May facilitate transportation of clients in a county vehicle.
Qualifications A qualified candidate must possess a valid State of Illinois Driver's license and have a good driving record. New employees are required to attend paid on-site HR New Hire Orientation at our Central Public Health Center in Wheaton from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, for one week. Must be 21 years of age. Experience preferred, but not required.
Schedule and Compensation 4-day work week, Wednesday through Saturday, from 9:30 pm to 7:30 am. A $2.50 per hour shift differential applies on the overnight shift. Salary may increase based on experience.
Benefits
Paid comprehensive training program
Full DuPage County benefit package, including:
12 paid holidays
12 weeks of parental paid leave
12 days of paid vacation
5 paid personal days and accrued paid sick leave
Health insurance
Pension-eligible position for a secure retirement
Eligibility for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program
New employees are subject to a one-week on-site orientation at the Central Public Health Center in Wheaton.
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