Crisis Services Technician — 2nd Shift

DuPage County Health Department; Wheaton (IL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation days

Personal days

Holidays

Parental leave

Sick leave

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan forgiveness

Pension plan

Job summary

The DuPage County Health Department is seeking a Crisis Services Technician to join the Crisis Recovery Center in Wheaton, IL. This role supports 24/7 crisis mental health services, delivering rapid response and compassionate care to residents in psychiatric crises.

Hours are Tuesday through Friday, 2:00 pm to 12:00 am. Starting pay is $15.65/hour, with a $2.00/hour shift differential and opportunities for growth based on experience. This is a pension-eligible, benefits-rich position.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age.
• Experience preferred, but not required.
• Must possess a valid State of Illinois Driver's license and have a good driving record.
• New employees attend paid on-site HR orientation at the Central Public Health Center in Wheaton.

Responsibilities

• Supports maintenance of a safe, therapeutic environment for clients in Crisis Residential and Crisis Recovery Center programs.
• Facilitates client safety and quality care through 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 transport clients in a county vehicle.

Skills

Valid driver2 license

Job description

The DuPage County Health Department is seeking a Crisis Services Technician to join the Crisis Recovery Center in Wheaton, IL. This role supports 24/7 crisis mental health services, delivering rapid response and compassionate care to residents in psychiatric crises.

Hours are Tuesday through Friday, 2:00 pm to 12:00 am. Starting pay is $15.65/hour, with a $2.00/hour shift differential and opportunities for growth based on experience. This is a pension-eligible, benefits-rich position.