Crisis Worker - Part-Time Overnight

About the role

Thresholds’ Mobile Crisis Response Team (MCRT) is dedicated to providing services and supports to individuals experiencing mental health crises. Crisis Workers respond to these crises in Kankakee County, offering alternatives to hospitalization or police response.

Responsibilities

• Answer calls to the crisis hotline and conduct safety assessments
• Connect callers to appropriate services or provide face-to-face interventions
• Assist individuals in crisis with the least restrictive intervention possible
• Distribute basic necessities to individuals in crisis
• Offer follow-up services and document services provided
• Participate in professional development activities during downtime

Requirements

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position for prolonged periods
• Occasionally traverse long distances and ascend/descend multiple flights of stairs

Qualifications

• Passion for mental health advocacy
• Effective communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to problem-solve
• Strong writing skills
• Good time management and organization

Skills

• Valid driver’s license (preferred)

Benefits

• Competitive pay range: $27.00 - $30.58 per hour
• Paid time off available
• 403(b) retirement plan with 3% employer match
• Robust employee assistance program (EAP)

Pay

Base Rate: $27.00 - $30.58 per hour

Schedule

Saturday & Sunday 11:00pm - 7:30am

Company Information

Thresholds is a mission-driven agency with a deep commitment to fostering an inclusive environment. We are proud to be recognized as Chicago Tribune Top Workplace and one of Chicago’s 101 Best & Brightest Companies to Work For.