DEPARTMENT: Human Services

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Recruitment will be ongoing

Why apply today?

• Employees enjoy the following benefits: health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System, start earning 25 days of PTO in year of hire, and more!

PURPOSE AND SUMMARY:

Provides direct services to the residents of the Crisis Center as directed by the Crisis Center Supervisor or other professional staff. Serves as a phone counselor and information and referral specialist for the Crisis Intervention/Helpline service.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Carries out the individualized service plans or crisis stabilization plans as directed by the Supervisor, Psychiatric Nurse, Crisis Center Professional, program professional staff, or other mental health professional staff.
• Operates Crisis Intervention/Helpline service, answering calls and providing assistance to callers experiencing various levels of crisis, from imminent suicide to routine requests for information.
• Observes and records behavior of the residents including progress on goals identified in their individual plans. Follows observation instructions for suicide precautions and withdrawal monitoring.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, AND CERTIFICATION:

• A high school education with some post high school training or experience (paid or volunteer) in the mental health or alcohol or other drug abuse field. Preference given to individuals who have a Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited institution of higher learning, preferably in social work, psychology, or a related field; or have completed a recognized alcohol and other drug abuse counselor training program.
• Must have a driver’s license and the ability to move freely in the community.

COUNTY APPLICATION REQUIRED FOR CONSIDERATION:

A Winnebago County application MUST BE COMPLETELY FILLED OUT to be considered for this position (do not use "see attached") and can be found at https://www.co.winnebago.wi.us/human-resources Mail the completed and signed application form to PO Box 2808, Oshkosh, WI 54903-2808. You can also complete the application form and email it to us (see our web site listed above for email address) or drop it off in person at 112 Otter Avenue, Oshkosh, WI.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.21 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Holidays
• Weekends as needed

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person