Crisis Intervention Specialist

Responsibilities

• Respond to and support adults, children, and families in mental health crises
• Engage, de-escalate, assess needs, and develop collaborative action steps
• Provide direct service and intervention in person, by phone, or through electronic media
• All work is performed with the goal and intention of maintaining a trauma-informed, trauma sensitive, and recovery-oriented framework.

Requirements

• Passion for helping others
• Associate degree or higher
• Proficiency with technology
• Must be able to successfully pass a criminal background check
• Driver's license and a vehicle - A good driving record is required.
• No experience necessary - we provide full training!
• Location:
• Portland, ME (Cumberland County)
• In-office and community work with some potential for remote work
• Schedule:
• Full-time, 40 hours/week
• Some evenings and weekends required
• Why Join Us?
• Trauma-informed and recovery-oriented framework
• Supportive team environment
• Comprehensive training and ongoing support
• Direct impact on the community and individuals in crisis
• Apply today to make a difference!
• Benefits : Our benefits include but are not limited to:
• (offered to full-time and part-time employees)
• Generous paid time off accrual
• 9 paid holidays per calendar year and up to 3 floating holidays per calendar year
• Excellent medical benefits at very reasonable cost
• Dental and Vision insurance options
• Agency paid basic life insurance and STD & LTD disability insurances
• 403(b) retirement with a generous agency match (all employees are eligible)
• Tuition Reimbursement - offered once per year through an application process
• The Opportunity Alliance (TOA) is a qualified employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
• To learn more about our benefits please visit, https://www.opportunityalliance.org/explore-our-benefits
• Who we are ...
• The Opportunity Alliance is "Helping People Reach for a Brighter Future".
• Mission: The Opportunity Alliance works with people to build better lives and stronger communities. We provide advocacy, leadership, and support to identify the goals and address the needs of individuals, families, and communities.
• Mental Health & Wellness
• Community Building
• Family & Early Childhood Education
• Economic Resources
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• If you are viewing this posting on a third-party site, please visit our website at https://opportunityalliance.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/Careers to apply .
• Please submit a cover letter and resume along with your application.
• Thank you!

Benefits

Additional Information

Crisis Intervention Specialist The Opportunity Alliance (TOA) is hiring full-time Crisis Intervention Specialists to join our Mobile Crisis Response & Outreach Program! Pay Rate : $23/hour The Crisis Intervention Specialist is a professional social work position for Cumberland County Crisis Response program (CCCR). This position provides direct service and immediate intervention as identified and appropriate to the provision of crisis intervention and stabilization services; both in the field and through the Crisis Telephone Response system.

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