Community Crisis Support Specialist (OPD)
City of Orlando CareersHighlight
Summary
About the Role
About You
- Master’s Degree in Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Nursing, Counseling, Education, or Criminal Justice.
- Two (2) years of experience in crisis intervention.
- Valid Florida Driver's License.
- Basic First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certifications.
- Ability to pass a police background check including polygraph.
- Experience working with individuals with mental health or substance use disorders.
- Familiarity with Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) training.
Benefits
- Competitive hourly wage ranging from $26.63 to $33.96.
- Opportunity to make a significant impact in the community.
Who We Are Orlando, The City Beautiful For most of Orlando’s history we’ve been the place everyone wants to visit. Today, we’re also the place where everyone wants to live and do business. List after list has Orlando as one of the fastest growing cities in America. We’re transitioning from our role as the young upstart to a more mature, global city. This didn’t happen by accident. Together as a community, we developed a shared vision for our city focused on creating partnerships and we’ve transformed Orlando from a place that was packed with potential into a city on the rise. Our vision ensures we are an inclusive, compassionate community that is generating jobs, becoming the most sustainable city in the nation, keeping our community safe, making it easier to get around, and increasing the quality of life. Together, we can continue realizing all our city’s potential. Come be part of our community with the City of Orlando.