Crisis Specialist - (Full-time Evenings)- $5,000/$6,000 Sign On Bonus!

We value our Hope Members . The pay needs to be right and relevant to the position . We conduct regular compensation a nalysis to reward our team fairly . Generous Vacation Work and life balance is important to us ! Our Hope Members enjoy 10 holidays, up to 20 vacation days, 6 personal days, 5 sick days, and new to this year…1 mental health day. Our package is robust with Allied Insurance ( m edical, d ental , v ision ) , 403b Retirement – 2% Contribution, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account, Short-Term and Long-Term D isability options , Life Insurance, and Pet Insurance. Tuition Assistance We want Hope Members to learn and grow . We offer up to $2,500 annually in tui tion reimbursement. OHU support s educatio n al endeavors . Professional Development Our Hope Members strive for excellence in children and youth services. OHU supports them by providing opportunities to network and learn from leaders in the field at in-service days, conferences, and workshops. We have a growth mindset. The OHU Promise is guiding us in significantly increasing services over the next six years. When a new or current position opens, we look first to advancing a Hope Member. Location: Olney, IL Job Id: 6178 # of Openings: 1 Crisis Specialist Under the assigned supervisor, the Crisis Specialist provides community-based responses, crisis intervention, case management, counseling, and mental health services to children and adults in accordance with the agency's policies and program guidelines. Crisis Specialist works to alleviate or stabilize mental health and behavioral health symptoms of referred clients, which impair their ability to adjust to home, community integration, or maintain living stability. Crisis Specialists also provide crisis responses to 988 calls, and responses can include homelessness, substance abuse, or other community needs. Position provides linkages to resources that will help the client alleviate the crisis. Crisis response services are provided to both adults and youth in the community.

• 5,000 Sign On Bonus available for candidates with a Bachelor's Degree
• 6,000 Sign On Bonus available for candidates with a Master's Degree

Qualifications Education BS/BA Degree required ; BSW in human service-relatedpreferred Experience 1-3 years of related experience in child welfare required Other Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record with OHU required levels of coverage for auto insurance required Job Duties Include : Daytime crisis intervention services, hours starting at 8 am-7 pm or later. Crisis calls may extend past 5 pm, and staff are required to complete the crisis until coverage from the evening shift arrives. Some coverage of nights, weekends, and holidays if schedule or staffing requires additional support. Conducts Crisis/Safety Assessment with an ETA of 60 minutes for CCRP or 90-minutes to respond in person for other crisis programs. Links clients to necessary resources, e.g., health insurance, therapy, housing, and medical treatment. Provides in-home services to identify service needs, assess child and family safety, develop safety plans, and provide services to meet family and child needs Implements services under the guidelines of the practice framework, known as ARC (Attachment, Self-Regulation, and Competency) Can offer follow-up services after crisis response up to or extended past 90 days of crisis. These services could include follow-up through completion of Mental Health Assessments, Treatment Plans, and other Case Management services. Provides mental health stabilization and specific services, as determined by the funding source (such as Medicaid), where applicable. Completes required paperwork within established timelines and Medicaid-compliant documentation Will obtain and recertify for the IM CANS assessment tool yearly Handles aspects of intake and assessment as assigned per program need. Provides transportation for clients in accordance with program guidelines. Assists in the integration of all services provided for the client by serving as a central point of communication for service components during crisis Represents the agency at court hearings as necessary With supervisory or Director approval, there are instances in which crisis response event may require tele-assessment services or phone support. Utilizes assessment tools to determine the immediate level of care needs and service array for referred clients, which may specifically include determination of psychiatric hospitalization or safe deflection. Facilitates linkage to a psychiatric hospital when determined to be needed, and facilitates linkage to transportation services to the psychiatric hospital. Completes a Safety Plan or Crisis Prevention Plan at all Mobile Crisis Response events with client/guardian and collateral involvement and under the guidance of a QMHP and LPHA. Provides resource information to clients and guardians to assist in crisis management. Provides training and education to caretakers during crisis stabilization. Performs other related duties as assigned. This list of essential functions is not intended to be exhaustive. One Hope United reserves the right to revise this job description as needed to comply with actual job requirements. Required Skills Proficient computer skills in a Microsoft Suite environment and adaptive skills to expand software application skills as Highly organized, yet flexible, and can handle multiple priorities/projects well; ability to manage tight Ability to function well in a team Ability to demonstrate project management, analytical, and presentation skills Resourceful in researching issues and developing solutions with minimal Excellent interpersonal and effective communication skills (verbal, written, active listening). Demonstrated ability to build professional Demonstrated problem-solving techniques. Ability to exercise discretion and ensure We Invest in You! Tuition assistance up to$2500 per year Up to 4 weeks paid Vacation Days, up to 6 paid Personal Days, up to 5 paid Sick days annually, and a Mental Health Day. Medical, dental, vision, 403b Retirement, flexible spending accounts, and health savings account. Agency paid life and ADD up to $50K based on salary Multiple Voluntary Supplemental plans for Employee, Spouse, and Child(ren) Voluntary Legal Plans and Pet Insurance. The agency paid long-term disability and short-term disability. Career ladders, professional development, and promotion opportunities One Hope United does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. One Hope United is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace. OHU participates in E-Verify. One Hope United does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. One Hope United is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace. All applicants with a conditional offer of employment must submit to pre-employment drug testing and receive a negative test result. Final hiring decisions are contingent on the candidate submitting to a background check satisfactory to One Hope United. #J-18808-Ljbffr One Hope United