Mobile Mental Health Crisis Specialist

Job Type
Full-time
Description
The Mobile Mental Health Crisis Specialist (MMHCS) will provide emotional support and services to youth and their families who are victims of crime and/or homicide through the process of assessing, planning, implementing, coordinating, monitoring, and evaluating options and services required to meet the client's service plan needs and goals. Services include but are not limited to connecting clients with additional critical resources, such as Mental Health care, medical care, legal services, victim's rights and/or compensation, funeral planning and vigils, interpretation services, workforce development, and financial education. Basic needs such as emergency financial assistance, childcare, transportation, housing, and utilities are also included. Emotional support navigating the criminal justice system, including police departments, legal services, and the courts. Services take place at BUILD, in the community, and other locations as needed. The MMHCS is required to drive the MMH Van within the service area.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Connect violence-exposed youth and their families with comprehensive services that promote healing, foster life-skills, and prevent high-risk/consequence behaviors that make them vulnerable to violence and other negative outcomes.
• Advocates for victims of crime and their immediate families in problem situations which can vary from case to case.
• Organize community pop-ups in areas where violence has impacted individuals in the community and hand out information about the services that we offer to the community.
• Maintain relationships with various partners, including schools, government agencies, community-based organizations, and internal BUILD program partners.
• Coordinate outreach events, integrate with BUILD events, and develop events related to Mental Health and wellness.
• Must document day to day activity and collect data to report back to their supervisor.
• Hold a valid driver's license and be capable of operating a Mid-size cargo Van.
• Must become an approved BUILD driver for the Mobile Mental Health Bus and BUILD van.

Requirements

• Ability to build positive working relationships with others, both internally and externally to achieve the goals of the program.
• Must have cultural sensitivity when working with the population that we work with such as the Austin Community, Humbolt Park Community, Garfield Park Community, Northside Cluster Communities, and others that we may come across.
• Proven background working collaboratively with groups of diverse backgrounds and experience.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including select weekends and events.
• Strong written and interpersonal communication skills
• Demonstrated comfort and confidence speaking in front of students and or parents/community members.
• Ability to pass a criminal record and child abuse/neglect registry check. Must not have any drug-related convictions.
• Must have a valid Driver's License and insurance, reliable transportation, and willingness to travel locally.
• Willingness to work in person from various BUILD sites and neighborhoods.
• Must be comfortable talking to different age ranges from as young as 6 years of age to adult learners in any capacity whether it be in a classroom or one on one.

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Required: Bachelor's Degree in Clinical Social Work, Counseling, or Psychology from an accredited college or University
• Required: 1-2 years' experience working with inner-city youth/families impacted by community violence or the criminal justice system
• Required: Must be able to drive the Mobile Mental Health Bus.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Benefits:

• 401(k) + 2% match
• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Life Insurance
• Paid Vacation
• Wellness Days
• Flexible Spending Account

This organization reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.
BUILD, Inc., does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, citizenship, ethnic or national origin, age, disability, medical status, military status, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, ancestry, or any legally protected status. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, and training.
American with Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement: External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled, must be able to perform the essential job specific functions (listed within each job responsibility) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis.
Salary Description
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