Mobile Mental Health Crisis Specialist

Responsibilities

• Connect violence-exposed youth and their families with comprehensive services that promote healing, foster life-skills, and prevent high-risk/consequence behaviors.
• Advocate for victims of crime and their immediate families in problem situations.
• Organize community pop-ups and distribute information about services offered.
• Cook with various partners, including schools, government agencies, community-based organizations, and internal BUILD program partners.
• Coordinate outreach events, integrate with BUILD events, and develop events related to mental health and wellness.
• Document daily activity and collect data to report back to supervisor.

Requirements

• A minimum of 2 years of direct experience working with inner-city youth in community-based services, or with community-based programming or a bachelor’s degree in social work, Education, Youth Development, Nonprofit Management, or related field.
• A minimum of 2 years of direct experience working with inner-city youth.
• A valid Driver’s License and insurance, reliable transportation, and willingness to travel locally.
• Must become an approved BUILD driver for the Mobile Mental Health Bus and BUILD van.

Qualifications

• Ability to build positive working relationships with others, both internally and externally to achieve the goals of the program.
• Proven background working collaboratively with groups of diverse backgrounds and experience.
• Strong written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Comfortable speaking in front of students and/or parents/community members.

Skills

• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including select weekends and events.

Benefits

• 401(k) + 2% match
• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Life Insurance
• Paid Vacation
• Wellness Days
• Flexible Spending Account

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• Stand, walk, and move continuously during outreach shifts, community events, and youth engagement activities.
• Carry outreach materials, supplies, and documentation tools across multiple locations.
• Occasionally assist in de-escalating situations involving youth or community members in distress, following safety protocols.