What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mobile Crisis Worker 2 | Derry position at Westmoreland Community Action?

EOE Statement

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Description

Our mental health team is expanding our services! We are seeking full-time and part-time Crisis Worker 2's for our Derry location. All shifts available. As Crisis Worker 2, you will be responsible for providing telephone crisis intervention and mobile services to distressed Westmoreland County residents. You will use informed counseling skills to :

Provide crisis intervention services including psycho-educational coaching, resource information, and referrals and after care to individuals exhibiting acute behavioral problems, disturbed thoughts, mood and / or social conflicts,
Maintain 24 / 7 call center presence through three different shifts, and
Travel using agency vehicle to respond to acute and emergency calls where such cases warrant.

Westmoreland Community Action (WCA) is a non-profit organization that works to connect individuals and families to opportunities and resources throughout the community to improve their quality of life and help to reduce poverty in the community. This is accomplished through housing, counseling, support, education, intervention, collaborations, partnerships, information, referrals, and networking.

Qualifications :

Bachelor's degree in sociology or related field OR

High school diploma and twelve semesters in sociology or related field, of which one year must be mental health direct care experience OR

Six years experience providing mental health crisis intervention services.

Direct experience in crisis intervention with the ability to assess and respond to crisis situation and knowledge of counseling skills.

Ability and willingness to work various shifts.

Must be able to obtain child abuse, state police, fingerprint-based criminal background check, and sex offender registry clearances.

Valid driver's license required and must carry $15,000 / $30,000 bodily liability car insurance.

Full-time Benefits :

100% Employer paid dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability polices,

ICHRA health plans - Using an allowance, choose the best plan for you,

16 paid holidays,

10 days of vacation in first year of employment,

Sick time,

8% retirement match after 1 year and 1000 hours of service,

Mileage reimbursement,

Time and a half for holidays worked,

Shift differential for evening and overnight shifts.

Part-time Benefits :

12 hours of paid time off each year,

8% retirement match after 1 year and 1000 hours of service,

Mileage reimbursement,

Time and a half for holidays worked,

Shift differential for evening and overnight shifts.

Annual income depending on experience : $51,417.60 to $56,264.00 ($25.30 - 27.05 per hour).Shift differential not included. This position is paid hourly and is non-exempt.

Westmoreland Community Action (WCA) is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects our community and those that we seek to serve. If you, in good faith, believe that you are qualified to succeed in this position, we encourage you to apply. Please include a cover letter to tell us about your unique qualifications for the position. Our hiring manager will review your application and, if interested, will contact you regarding next steps.

Full-Time / Part-Time

Full-Time and / or Part-Time

Shift

Various Shifts

Exempt / Non-Exempt

Non-Exempt

Location

This position is currently accepting applications.

Salary : $25 - $27

Apply for this job

Receive alerts for other Mobile Crisis Worker 2 | Derry job openings

Mobile Crisis Worker 2 | Derry

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mobile Crisis Worker 2 | Derry position at Westmoreland Community Action?

Job openings at Westmoreland Community Action

Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Mobile Crisis Worker 2 | Derry jobs in the Derry, PA area that may be a better fit.

We don't have any other Mobile Crisis Worker 2 | Derry jobs in the Derry, PA area right now.

AI Assistant is available now!