Crisis Services Technician — 4-Day Week with Shift Differential

DuPage County Health Department; Wheaton (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Vacation days

Paid sick time

Personal days

Tuition reimbursement

Certification reimbursement

Parental leave (12 weeks)

Job summary

DuPage County Health Department operates the Crisis Recovery Center in Wheaton, providing 24/7 crisis mental health services to residents. The team delivers rapid response and supports individuals in psychiatric crises.

The role offers a 4‑day work week with specific shift times and a $2.00 per hour second‑shift differential. New employees will undergo on‑site orientation at the Central Public Health Center in Wheaton.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid State of Illinois driver’s license and have a good driving record.
• American Association of Suicidology certification is mentioned as part of the center’s accreditation.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe, therapeutic environment for clients in Crisis Residential and Crisis Recovery Center programs.
• Assist with client safety and quality care through rounding and belongings checks.
• Assist with client medication observation in crisis programming.
• Perform tasks related to maintaining environmental standards in crisis programming.
• Complete grocery shopping and supply inventories.
• May facilitate transportation of clients in a county vehicle.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Driver's license

Empathy

Communication skills

Job description

DuPage County Health Department operates the Crisis Recovery Center in Wheaton, providing 24/7 crisis mental health services to residents. The team delivers rapid response and supports individuals in psychiatric crises.

The role offers a 4‑day work week with specific shift times and a $2.00 per hour second‑shift differential. New employees will undergo on‑site orientation at the Central Public Health Center in Wheaton.