Crisis Services Tech - Overnight

Dupage Health; Wheaton (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Vacation

Sick time

Personal days

Tuition reimbursement

Certification reimbursement

Parental leave

Pension (IMRF)

Student loan forgiveness eligibility

Job summary

The DuPage County Health Department is seeking a Crisis Services Technician to join the DuPage Crisis Recovery Center in Wheaton. The role supports 24/7 crisis mental health services for residents in psychiatric crisis and assists with safety, transport, and environmental duties.

The position offers a 4-day work week (Sunday to Wednesday, 9:30 pm–7:30 am) with overnight shift differentials and a comprehensive benefits package, including holidays, vacation, sick time, personal days, tuition and

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid State of Illinois Driver's license.
• New employees attend paid on-site HR orientation.
• Must be 21 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Supports maintenance of a safe, therapeutic environment in crisis programs.
• Facilitates client safety and quality care through rounds and belongings checks.
• Assists with client medication observation.
• Maintains environmental standards in crisis programming.
• Completes grocery shopping and supply inventories.
• May transport clients in a county vehicle.

Job description

Do you want to make a difference in the lives of others? Your skills, experience, and passion are needed on our team. We are looking for a new team member to join us working as a Crisis Services Technician at thenew DuPage Crisis Recovery Center. This is an exciting opportunity to part of the expanding crisis services at the DuPage County Health Department! Our accredited Crisis Recovery Center is dedicated to delivering exceptional services and support to our community, proudly holding: The American Association of Suicidology Certification.

Located in our new Crisis Recovery Center on the DuPage County Campus in Wheaton, Crisis Services provides 24/7 crisis mental health services to county residents experiencing psychiatric crises or needing support for mental illness symptoms. Our team delivers top‑notch care with rapid response times.

We are looking for a new team member to join us working a 4‑Day work week, Sunday to Wednesday from 9:30 pm to 730 am. ($2.50 per hour shift differential applies on our overnight shift.) *Salary may increase based on experience.

This position comes with an outstanding benefits package designed to support your personal and professional well‑being. As a DuPage County employee, you’ll enjoy 12 paid holidays, 12 days of vacation, paid sick time, 5 paid personal days and tuition and certification reimbursement to help you continue growing in your career. We also offer 12 weeks of paid parental leave so you can be there for life’s most important moments. The position is pension‑eligible through the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF), giving you peace of mind with a guaranteed retirement plan. Plus, you may qualify for the Federal Student Loan Forgiveness

• Supports maintenance of a safe, therapeutic environment for clients seeking services through Crisis Residential and Crisis Recovery Center programs.
• Facilitates client safety and quality care in Crisis Residential and Crisis Recovery Center Programs, through completion of client rounding, and belongings checks
• Assists with client medication observation in Crisis programming.
• Performs tasks related to maintaining environmental standards in crisis programming.
• Completes grocery shopping and supply inventories
• May facilitate transportation of our clients in a county vehicle.

A qualified candidate must possess a valid State of Illinois Driver's license and have a good driving record. New employees are required to attend paid on‑site, HR New Hire Orientation at our Central Public Health Center in Wheaton, during the day generally, from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, for one week. Must have flexibility to work on the day shift for two weeks of additional training on site at the CRC.

Must be 21 years of age. Experience preferred, but not required

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to stand, walk, use hands to push and pull cleaning equipment, reach with hands and/or arms, climb ladders, crouch or stoop, and lift or move up to 10 pounds.

Equal Opportunity Employer

DuPage County Health Department is an equal-opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws