Crisis Stabilization Worker

ABOUT HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY

Jefferson County Human Services runs the Lueder House, a 24/7/365 days a year facility that was established in 1980. The home serves as both an acute care facility for adults with mental health or substance use who are in immediate crisis but not in need of hospitalization and as a crisis/assessment home for short term placement, with an ongoing purpose to keep adults challenged by mental illness within the community and to minimize or prevent psychiatric hospitalizations whenever possible.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

The facility needs a Crisis Stabilization Worker to join the team that will provide emergency mental health services to mentally ill and/or substance use adults who are in immediate crisis but not in need of hospitalization.

Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 8a-4pm

As a compassionate, dedicated, and reliable Crisis Stabilization Worker, you will complete the following key tasks and responsibilities:

• Provide direct client care and supervises clients' daily living skills in a safe, therapeutic environment
• Monitor client behavior and medical status and take appropriate action. Manage medication services for clients and store/dispense according to guidelines for clients
• Facilitate group socialization within hours and in community
• Document daily client charting and maintain accurate records
• Act as client liaison to hospitals, physicians, law enforcement, client families, and any other agencies/organizations necessary

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent with one to two years related experience and /or training or an equivalent combination of education and experience, required.
• Three years related experience and/or training, preferred.
• Flexible hours required, including working Holidays and other shifts as needed.

Wage & Benefits

$21.58 - 22.82/ hour based on candidate successful experience and qualifications.

Potential to earn up to $27.37/hour dependent on successful annual reviews.

Benefits Highlights

*2 weeks paid vacation* Health insurance*

*Health insurance opt Out Plan*

* Dental & Vision insurance* Life insurance*

*Wisconsin Retirement System* Health Savings Account *

*Deferred Compensation Program* Group Life insurance *

*Short & Long Term Disability*

Employees at Jefferson County Value

*Competitive Pay* Excellent Benefits* Great Coworkers* Flexibility* *Advancement & Opportunity* Family Feel*

HOW TO APPLY: For a full job description and link to apply online, please visit the County's web site at jeffersoncountywi.gov. Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resume in addition to the online Jefferson County application.

Jefferson County is an Equal Opportunity Employer