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Job DetailsJob Location: Centre County - COLLEGE, PA 16801Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: 4 Year DegreeJob Shift: EveningJob Category: CrisisCrisis Intervention Specialist - Full-time (Evening shift)

Center for Community Resources

Centre County, PA

1 Position Available

WANT TO WORK FOR AN AGENCY THAT’S BEEN VOTED BEST PLACES TO WORK FOR 11 CONSECUTIVE YEARS WITH COMPETITIVE BENEFITS AND SALARY?

Crisis Intervention services include telephone, walk in and mobile assessment; counselors provide brief crisis counseling, conflict resolution, referrals to community resources. Work in a supportive team environment while helping people access mental health/drug and alcohol services in Centre County.

CCR’s mission is connecting people to services. And, that’s exactly what you’ll be doing in this role. Here, you’ll appreciate the support and camaraderie of a local team as you provide the community with care and support that will improve their mental health and well-being.

There are openings for Evening crisis counselors. The hours are 4pm-12am. We offer an extra $.75 cent shift differential for the evening and $1.50/hr. for overnight shifts. However, you must be flexible to work weekends and holidays as crisis services are 24/7, 365 days a year.

The starting salary for this position is $21.54/hr. Crisis Counselors can work on call to respond to the community. The On-Call hourly rate is $23.00/hr. and we pay a stipend of $300.00 per week when covering on call for one full week.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Human Services or related field. With major course work in sociology, social work, psychology, gerontology, history, criminal justice, nursing, counseling, education, theology, political science or related field AND one year experience in mental health field required.

Associate's degree in psychology/sociology or related field plus 2 years direct mental health experience.

Valid driver’s license, proof of auto insurance, Act 33/34 and FBI clearances will be required. Individuals who have accessed human services are encouraged to apply. EOE/ADA

Benefits

Health Insurance

Employee Only: $41.93/per pay
Employee & Child(ren): $73.32/per pay
Employee & Spouse: $93.60/per pay
Full Family: $121.61/per pay
FREE Dental & Vision
FSA – Flexible Spending Account
403b Retirement Plan with Employer match up to 6%
Earn up to 20 days paid time off in the first year!
7 Paid Holidays and 1 Floating Personal Day!

Tuition Reimbursement

Short-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Supplemental Benefits

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Center for Community Resources is a qualifying employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program. Interested applicants should visit Student Loan Forgiveness | Federal Student Aid

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

QualificationsPosition Qualifications

Required

Preferred

Education

Must have a Bachelor’s degree with major course work in Sociology, Social Work, Psychology, Gerontology, Anthropology, Political Science, History, Criminal Justice, Theology, Nursing, Counseling, Education or a related field. (Degree/course work is Sociology, Social Work, Human Development and Psychology are strongly preferred) or

Be a registered nurse or

Have a High School diploma or equivalency AND 12 semester credit hours in Sociology, Social Welfare, Psychology, Gerontology or other Social Science AND 2 years of experience in public or private human services with 1 year of mental health direct care experience

(Associates degree with minimum of 12 semester credit hours in Sociology, Social Welfare, Psychology and Human Development is strongly preferred)
(2 years of direct mental health experience is strongly preferred)

Experience

One year experience in Crisis Services or in the mental health field preferred with a bachelors degree. See experience requirements above for applicants without a bachelors degree.

Licenses, Certificates or Clearances

Act 33/34 and FBI Clearances.

Valid Driver’s License.

Car Insurance Coverage Verification.

Special Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of de-escalation techniques, computer literate, knowledge of 302/201 process, and knowledge of PA resources.

Other Factors or Requirements

Able to exercise sound judgment.

Flexibility in scheduling.

Take the initiative while being cooperative and empathetic.

Maintain strict confidentiality.

Essential Functions*