Mobile Crisis Worker 2 | Greenburg (PA, Greensburg, 128 E Pittsburgh St Greensburg, PA 15601)

Witt/Kieffer; Greensburg (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is searching for a part-time Crisis Worker to join their dedicated mental health team. This role involves providing vital mobile crisis intervention services to residents in need, utilizing informed counseling skills to assist individuals facing acute behavioral challenges. As a part of a compassionate organization, you will play a key role in addressing urgent mental health issues and ensuring that those in crisis receive the support they require. If you are passionate about making a difference and possess the necessary qualifications, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

12 hours of personal time off each year

8% retirement match after 1 year

Mileage reimbursement

Time and a half for holidays worked

Shift differential for evening and overnight shifts

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in sociology or related field required.
• Direct experience in crisis intervention with strong counseling skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide mobile crisis intervention services to distressed individuals.
• Maintain call center presence and respond to emergency calls.

Skills

Crisis Intervention

Counseling Skills

Assessment Skills

Computer Proficiency

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in sociology or related field

High school diploma with mental health experience

Six years of experience in mental health crisis intervention

Job description

EOE Statement: We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Description:

Our mental health team is seeking a part-time Crisis Worker 2 at our Greensburg location for the 12:00 AM - 8:00 AM shift twice a week. As Crisis Worker 2, you will be responsible for providing mobile services to distressed Westmoreland County residents. You will use informed counseling skills to:

• Provide crisis intervention services including psycho-educational coaching, resource information, referrals, and aftercare to individuals exhibiting acute behavioral problems, disturbed thoughts, mood, and/or social conflicts.
• Maintain 24/7 call center presence through three different shifts.
• Travel using agency vehicle to respond to acute and emergency calls where such cases warrant.

Westmoreland Community Action (WCA) is a non-profit organization that works to connect individuals and families to opportunities and resources throughout the community to improve their quality of life and help to reduce poverty in the community. This is accomplished through housing, counseling, support, education, intervention, collaborations, partnerships, information, referrals, and networking.

The Mobile Crisis Team provides face-to-face intervention, assisting those in crisis during a variety of situations, addressing issues such as suicidal and homicidal ideation, concern for friends or family members, and behavioral health concerns. This service is an expansion of the Crisis Hotline and assists persons seeking mental health support or services. The Crisis Hotline is available 24/7 to provide assistance for individuals in crisis or for individuals seeking assistance for another person in crisis. Calls are answered by a trained crisis worker who will identify the crisis and assist with support, offering resources about community services and treatment providers.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in sociology or related field OR
  • High school diploma and twelve semesters in sociology or related field, of which one year must be mental health direct care experience OR
  • Six years of experience providing mental health crisis intervention services.
• Direct experience in crisis intervention with the ability to assess and respond to crisis situations and knowledge of counseling skills.
• Proficiency with computer software preferred.
• Ability and willingness to work various shifts.
• Must be able to obtain child abuse, state police, fingerprint-based criminal background check, and sex offender registry clearances.
• Valid driver's license required and must carry $15,000/$30,000 bodily liability car insurance.
• Provide a certificate of or be able to complete Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse training.

Part-time Benefits:

• 12 hours of personal time off each year,
• 8% retirement match after 1 year and 1000 hours of service,
• Mileage reimbursement,
• Time and a half for holidays worked,
• Shift differential for evening and overnight shifts.

Full-time annual income depending on experience: $52,624.00 to $57,595.20 ($25.30 - $27.69 per hour). Shift differential not included.

Westmoreland Community Action (WCA) is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects our community and those that we seek to serve. If you, in good faith, believe that you are qualified to succeed in this position, we encourage you to apply. Please include a cover letter to tell us about your unique qualifications for the position. Our hiring manager will review your application and, if interested, will contact you regarding next steps.

Full-Time/Part-Time: Part-Time

Shift: Various Shifts

Exempt/Non-Exempt: Non-Exempt

Location: This position is currently accepting applications.