Crisis Stabilization Worker

Crisis Stabilization is a mental health intervention provided in or outside of the youth’s home, designed to evaluate, manage, monitor, stabilize and support the youth’s well-being and enhance the capabilities of the youth’s support system to identify, prevent and respond to a crisis consistent with what is reflected in the youth’s individual Crisis Plan. The crisis stabilization supports the youth and caregiver to execute the Crisis Plan. The Crisis Stabilization helps the family and other supports to recognize triggers and high-risk behaviors, models and teaches effective interventions to deescalate the crisis, and identifies and assists the youth in accessing community resources that will aide in the crisis intervention and/or stabilization as identified in the Plan of Care (POC).

Worker reports to the Lead Worker.

Responsibilities:

a) Workers must engage with youth, families, parents/caregivers, and all Child & Family Team members, and provide crisis services in an ethical, respectful, responsible manner.

b) Workers must be able to implement the Crisis Plan/POC strategies and be available as needed by youth/family.

c) Workers must be able to clearly and thoroughly document all interventions and contacts.

d) Workers must engage in initial and ongoing training and supervision as mandated by DHS 34.

Qualifications:

1. Must meet criteria set forth by the specific crisis service code and description. Workers must meet all county, state and federal requirements and expectations prior to hire and/or providing direct client care (i.e., background checks, driving abstract, driver’s license/insurance, conformed eligibility with WPN).

2. Must possess, at minimum, a High School Diploma or G.E.D.

3. Preferably, have one year of full-time, pre-degree or post-degree experience in a human service area providing direct services to youth with serious emotional, behavioral, or mental health conditions. In addition, have a BA/BS degree in a relevant area of education, human services or health care or have a BA/BS degree in any other area within a minimum of four years training or work experience in providing mental health services.

4. Must have a valid driver’s license.

5. Must have reliable transportation and proof of current auto insurance.

6. Must possess computer/laptop/tablet to enter notes.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $22.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Milwaukee, WI 53222 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Milwaukee, WI 53222: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 75% (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Milwaukee, WI 53222

Salary : $22 - $30