National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Crisis Intervention Specialist (988): Part Time 2nd shift

NorthKey Community Care; Covington (KY); On-site; USD 24,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Professional Development

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

NorthKey Community Care in Covington, KY is seeking a PART-TIME 2nd shift National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Crisis Intervention Specialist. The role is on-site at 502 Farrell Drive, with shifts 4:30 pm to 1 am on Tue, Thu, Fri (weekends/holidays rotation possible).

Salary $17.40–$18.40 per hour, plus benefits. Responsibilities include screening for suicidal intent, de-escalating crises, coordinating with emergency services, and documenting interactions.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of working with individuals experiencing crisis and/or crisis intervention services required.
• Bachelor's degree in human/social services highly preferred.
• Prior experience answering National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (988) calls is a plus.
• Excellent listening skills, crisis de-escalation skills, and building rapport with individuals in immediate crisis.
• Familiarity with the Northern Kentucky region preferred but not required (counties listed).

Responsibilities

• Actively screen for suicidal intent and assess safety.
• Use nonjudgmental, compassionate communication and active listening to de-escalate crisis.
• Work under pressure with individuals in immediate crisis who could be at risk.
• Document interactions accurately and efficiently.
• Provide resources based on assessed needs (utilities, homeless services, food pantries, housing, etc.).
• Provide follow-up support to high-risk callers with suicidal or homicidal thoughts.
• Collaborate with team members and supervisors for quality care and crisis resolution.
• Support concerned third parties (family, coworkers, etc.).
• Coordinate with emergency services when necessary.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Listening skills

Crisis de-escalation

Rapport building

Regional familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in human/social services

Job description

NorthKey Community Careis seeking a PART-TIME 2nd shiftNational Suicide Prevention Lifeline Crisis Intervention Specialistas part of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (988). 988 is now available nationwide by dialing 988 via PHONE.Shift: 2nd shift, 4:30 pm to 1 am. Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday (weekends and holiday rotation available). Location: On-Site at 502 Farrell Drive, Covington, KY 41011.

PERKS & PAY

• Salary: $17.40 - $18.40 per hour (First shift - $17.40, Second/Third shift - $18.40)
• 401(k) with employer match
• Professional Development
• Potential eligibility for student loan forgiveness through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program

QUALIFICATIONS

• At least 1 year of working with individuals experiencing crisis and/or experience providing crisis intervention services is REQUIRED.
• A bachelor's degree in human/social services is highly preferred.
• Prior experience answering National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (988) calls is a plus.
• Excellent listening skills, crisis de-escalation skills, and building rapport with individuals in immediate crisis.
• Familiarity with the Northern Kentucky region is preferredbut not required (counties include Kenton, Boone, Campbell, Grant, Pendleton, Carroll, Owen, and Gallatin).

JOB DUTIES

• Actively screen for suicidal intent and assess the immediate safety of the person in crisis.
• Utilize nonjudgmental, compassionate communication and active listening to de-escalate the crisis.
• Be able to work under pressure with individuals (could include both children and adults) in immediate crisis who could be actively talking about suicide.
• Active listening to individuals, assessing their needs, implementing safety plans, coordinating emergency services when necessary, and documenting interactions
• Provide resources as needed based on assessment of needs (for example, connecting them to services for utilities, homeless services, food pantries, housing, and other community resources).
• Provide follow-up support to high-risk callers reporting suicidal or homicidal thoughts or behaviors.
• Work with other team members and supervisors to ensure quality care and effective crisis resolution.
• Third-Party Support: Provide support to concerned third parties who are worried about someone at risk of suicide. (Examples: Family members, co-workers, neighbors, etc.)
• Accurately and efficiently document all client interactions.

NORTHKEY COMMUNITY CARE - COMPANY OVERVIEW

Since 1966, NorthKey Community Care (NorthKey) has provided effective and efficient mental health, substance use, and developmental disabilities services to the Northern Kentucky region with the commitment to providing the right service, at the right time, and in the right place. NorthKey’s commitment to providing a continuum of services for individuals and families seeking assistance for mental health, substance use, and developmental disabilities means that NorthKey employs staff with a wide variety of education, experience, and licensure. With multiple convenient locations throughout the Northern Kentucky region (Kenton, Boone, Campbell, Grant, Carroll, Gallatin, Pendleton, and Owen counties), NorthKey offers a wide array of mental health, substance use, and developmental disabilities services unparalleled in the region.Come join the NorthKey team to help Transform Lives and Communities Through Excellence in Mental Health, Substance Use, and Developmental Disabilities services!