What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part-time Mobile Crisis Worker 1 position at Westmoreland Community Action?
Job Description:
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 reduce poverty.
We are seeking part-time Crisis Workers 1's for our Scottdale Welcome Hub. As a Crisis Worker 1, you will defuse crisis situations and provide stabilization and support by:
The Mobile Crisis Team provides face-to-face intervention, assisting those in crisis during various situations, addressing issues such as suicidal and homicidal ideation, concern for friend or family members, and behavioral health concerns. This service expands the Crisis Hotline, which assists persons seeking mental health support or services.
Key Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
Benefits:
Hourly Rate Based on Experience: $20.18 - $22.09
We are committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects our community and those we serve. If you believe you are qualified to succeed in this position, we encourage you to apply. Please include a cover letter detailing your unique qualifications. Our hiring manager will review your application and contact you regarding next steps if interested.
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 reduce poverty.
We are seeking part-time Crisis Workers 1's for our Scottdale Welcome Hub. As a Crisis Worker 1, you will defuse crisis situations and provide stabilization and support by:
- Providing 24/7 mobile services through three different shifts to distressed Westmoreland County residents.
- Providing crisis intervention services, including psycho-educational coaching, resource information, and referrals and aftercare to individuals exhibiting acute behavioral problems, disturbed thoughts, mood, and/or social conflicts.
- Working cooperatively with Westmoreland County Behavioral Health and Development Services and other county providers.
The Mobile Crisis Team provides face-to-face intervention, assisting those in crisis during various situations, addressing issues such as suicidal and homicidal ideation, concern for friend or family members, and behavioral health concerns. This service expands the Crisis Hotline, which assists persons seeking mental health support or services.
Key Responsibilities:
- Defuse crisis situations and provide stabilization and support.
- Provide backup support to coworkers.
- Work cooperatively with Westmoreland County Behavioral Health and Development Services and other county providers.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Valid driver's license required; must carry $15,000/$30,000 bodily liability car insurance.
- Ability to assist crisis workers in crisis situations.
- Ability and willingness to work various shifts.
- Must obtain child abuse, state police, fingerprint-based criminal background check, and sex offender registry clearances.
- Provide a certificate of or complete Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse training.
- Direct experience in crisis intervention preferred.
- Proficiency with computer software preferred.
Benefits:
- 12 hours of personal 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.
Hourly Rate Based on Experience: $20.18 - $22.09
We are committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects our community and those we serve. If you believe you are qualified to succeed in this position, we encourage you to apply. Please include a cover letter detailing your unique qualifications. Our hiring manager will review your application and contact you regarding next steps if interested.
Salary : $15,000 - $30,000
