Crisis Intervention Specialist

Position: Crisis Intervention Specialist 3rd Location: Phoenix Job Id: 155 # of Openings: 1 Benefits Competitive total compensation package including medical, dental, life insurance, paid holidays, vacation, and personal time. 100% coverage of monthly premiums for Health, Dental, Long- and Short-Term Disability, and Life insurance (employee only). Paid Time Off, 403b, 8 Paid Holidays, and flexible schedule. Summary The Crisis Intervention Specialist, 3rd Shift is a temporary position that ends on 9/30/2026 . CIS is the point of contact for individuals accessing homeless services and experiencing crisis that could result in homelessness at night. This role provides motivational approaches, knowledge of community support resources, and connections based on clients’ needs, including mental health, substance abuse, and trauma. The individual will also collect demographic information and triage individuals into needs-based services. The 2nd Shift Crisis Intervention Specialist is responsible for greeting all individuals seeking services through the Welcome Center. Responsibilities are determined by the Welcome Center. Responsibilities Identify and triage vulnerable individuals experiencing mental health, substance abuse, and/or traumatic crises to available services. Collect client demographic information and obtain appropriate releases of information. Coordinate with campus partners to facilitate entry into shelter and other campus services. Utilize diversion strategies to determine if other resources, outside of shelter, will work for the client. Conduct vulnerability assessments (VI-SPDAT). Provide services in a manner congruent with harm reduction theory, progressive engagement, low-barrier eligibility, trauma-informed care, and national best practices. Foster healthy and productive relationships with community collaborators including mental health providers, housing providers, and social service agencies. Document client interactions in HMIS system. Oversee waiting area, ensuring all clients are signed in and treated in a trauma-informed way. Create and print campus identification cards for clients. Engage clients using best practices including motivational interviewing and conflict resolution and crisis de-escalation. Maintain adherence to the Keys to Change and campus policies. Attend yearly updates for any specific trainings established for the department or specific to the position. Adhere to policies regarding working hours, break periods, and proper use of the payroll and benefits system. Perform additional duties as assigned. Qualifications Must be age 21 or older. Superior written and verbal communication skills (Spanish a plus). Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and professionally with staff, clients, and other external contacts. Ability to handle sensitive material, maintaining the highest level of confidentiality and displaying integrity and sound judgment. Mobility sufficient to conduct regular duties within a normal office environment. Ability to lift up to 20 pounds to lift office supplies and equipment. Bachelor’s degree in human services or related field; or equivalent combination of education and relevant employment experience is a plus. Minimum of 2 years’ experience providing homeless services or mental health services. Healthy knowledge of the Regional Behavioral Health Authority (MMIC) and its systems and local healthcare resources, and the ability to work with individuals with diverse needs. Effectively communicate with clients from diverse backgrounds. Be able to model effective engagement strategies. Maintain productive relationships with colleagues and partner agencies. Critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Awareness and sensitivity to cultural diversity and alternative lifestyles. Background check and fingerprint card are a condition of employment; present a valid fingerprint clearance card on the first day. Phoenix Location Key Campus 204 S. 12th Avenue Phoenix, AZ 85007 View phone number on click.appcast.io Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Keys to Change will recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job titles without regard to age, color, disability, gender (including gender identity), marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or other statuses protected by applicable law. All personnel actions such as compensation, promotion, demotion, benefits, transfers, staff reductions, terminations, reinstatement, and rehire, as well as company-sponsored training, education, tuition assistance, social and recreational programs will be administered in accordance with equal employment opportunity principles. #J-18808-Ljbffr