CRISIS WORKER
$21.12/h-$21.12/h
Resources for Human Development16 hours ago
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OnsiteFull-timeEntry
Summary
Resources for Human Development is seeking a Crisis Worker to join their team in Stroudsburg, PA. The role involves providing direct services to consumers and assisting them in reaching treatment goals.
About the Role
As a Crisis Worker, you will be responsible for telephone crisis duties, residential crisis support, and mobile crisis intervention. Your tasks will include answering calls for the National Suicide Lifeline, providing counseling and referrals, assisting with medication observations, and working collaboratively with community personnel. You will also engage in community involvement and complete necessary documentation.
About You
Required:
- High school diploma or equivalency with 12 semester credit hours in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, or other social sciences.
- 2 years of experience in public or private human services with one year of mental health direct care experience.
Preferred:
- Bachelor’s degree in sociology, social work, psychology, or a related field.
Benefits
- Competitive hourly wage of $21.12.
- Opportunities for professional development and training.
Resources for Human Development
Resources for Human Development is a comprehensive human services organization based in Philadelphia. Its mission is to empower the most vulnerable and marginalized members of society as they build the highest level of independence possible. RHD oversees and supports more than 160 locally managed programs in 12 states. These innovative and effective programs specialize in helping people who have mental illnesses or developmental disabilities, homeless individuals and families, people rejoining society after incarceration, and people with histories of substance abuse so that they may all build better lives for themselves, their families and their communities.
Stroudsburg, PA