Crisis & Community Engagement Specialist

Metropolitan Family Services; Illinois; On-site; USD 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Metropolitan Family Services seeks compassionate Engagement Specialists to join our Merrionette Park team. You will provide crisis response support and collaborate with Intervention Specialists to deliver client-centered assistance in homes, schools, ERs, and community settings.

We offer full-time and on-call roles. Starting salaries range from $40,000 to $46,000 annually, with on-call pay per shift and a $2,500 sign-on bonus for first-time full-time employees.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Must be a consumer or parent/guardian/caregiver of a client who has navigated the mental health system/s for his/herself and/or family member.
• Certified Recovery Support Specialist (CRSS), required after one year of employment.
• Satisfactorily pass all relevant screenings and criminal background checks.
• Transportation/travel requirements: driving for work and travel between sites.

Responsibilities

• Provides after-hours coverage for cases that require immediate response.
• All team members are required to complete a minimum of three on-call shifts per month.
• Provide Crisis Response in collaboration with the Intervention Specialist per staffing rotation.
• Assist clients with budgeting and decision making related to spending wisely, as needed.
• Attend provider multi-disciplinary staffing's and/or team meetings, as appropriate.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Verbal and Written Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Metropolitan Family Services seeks compassionate Engagement Specialists to join our Merrionette Park team. You will provide crisis response support and collaborate with Intervention Specialists to deliver client-centered assistance in homes, schools, ERs, and community settings.

We offer full-time and on-call roles. Starting salaries range from $40,000 to $46,000 annually, with on-call pay per shift and a $2,500 sign-on bonus for first-time full-time employees.