Crisis Advocate

Crisis Advocate – Casual Position
Center for Community Resources
Bedford, PA

1 Position 

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

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.

We offer an extra $0.75/ hr shift differential for the evening shift and $1.50 for overnight shift. This position allows for a great work-life balance. However, you must be flexible to work weekends.

Center for Community Resources is seeking a Crisis Advocate to support mental health crisis intervention services for eligible consumers, as defined by DPW Title 55 Code Chapter 5240. This position works as part of a collaborative team alongside Crisis Intervention Specialists to provide timely, compassionate, and effective crisis response services.

The starting salary for this position is $17.00/hr. We also offer a possible higher salary based on experience.

Essential Functions

· Provide Crisis Team Mobile Support as an advocate with Crisis Intervention Specialists.
· Complete outreach and collaboration meeting with community providers and emergency services.
· Support Interim Housing individuals.
· Assist Crisis Intervention Specialists with all Crisis services lines when suitable.
· Completion of safety assessments with NSPL assessment tool and safety planning when applicable.
· Complete all reports and documentation in a timely fashion.
· Facilitate service coordination with community services involved along with interagency resources.
· Maintain quality standards.
· Participates in continuous professional development.
· Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

High School diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED). Maintained full-time, part-time, or voluntary work experience in the past 12 months AND have a lived experience with a mental health disorder and have maintained two years of stability while living with a mental health diagnosis.  

CPS Certification required.

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:

• 403b Retirement Plan with Employer match up to 6%
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

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.

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