Crisis Counselor

Job Summary

Crisis CounselorCommunity Integrated Work Program

At Crisis Response Project (for-profit), our mission is to help our clients and their families through the most difficult times of their lives. The Crisis Counselor provides direct services to clients and families in crisis including: crisis response within 15 minutes of receiving a call, crisis intervention; which can include phone support and physically responding to client's place of residence, day program or community setting, crisis assessment and stabilization, maintenance of case records including mandated reporting and incident reports, behavior management, research and assessment, transport clients as needed, work as a part of a team .

Responsibilities and Duties

• Crisis Intervention
• Behavior Management
• Report Writing/Accountability
• Research and Assessment
• Transportation
• Follow up Services
• Professional Consultation

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work or 5 years experience in related field
• Bilingual in Spanish/English
• Fingerprint clearances
• Own vehicle, valid California Drivers License and insurance (250,000/500,000 bodily injury)
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Experience working with emotionally disturbed children/adults in out-of-home care a plus
• Ability to work with a diverse population
• Good organizational and writing skills
• Flexible schedule with ability to work evenings and weekends
• Willing to respond to crisis situations and be part of a rotating crisis call hotline system

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, PTO, and Sick Pay. 401(k) Plan after one year of full time employment.

Benefit Conditions:

• Waiting period may apply
• Only full-time employees eligible

This Job Is:

• A “Fair Chance” job (you or the employer follow Fair Chance hiring practices when performing background checks)
• A good fit for applicants with gaps in their resume, or who have been out of the workforce for the past 6 months or more
• A job for which all ages, including older job seekers, are encouraged to apply

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $27.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• Crisis Intervention: 2 years (Preferred)

Language:

• English and Spanish (Preferred)
• Spanish (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CA Drivers License (Required)

Work Location: On the road