Responsibilities
The Crisis Care Specialist (CCS) is a member of the CIC team. The Crisis Care Specialist provides monitoring and supportive services in an urgent care setting to persons served who are experiencing a behavioral health crisis through a multidisciplinary and collaborative service approach.
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required as well as 2 year of experience working with individuals with mental illness or in the human services field.
- Must be 21 years of age or older
- Must have a valid Kansas driver’s license, access to reliable transportation and proof of auto insurance.
- Must have good command of the English language; must be able to read, communicate clearly and therapeutically with person’s served and staff, both verbally and in writing, in a professional manner.
- Must be proficient at basic computer skills, keyboarding and word processing skills
- Must be able to pass criminal background check and DCF Child & Adult Abuse Registry check.
- Assignment at the CIC requires pre-employment physical, drug screening, flu immunization and TB screening prior to starting any position. All must be completed or in process/scheduled to be cleared for new hire orientation. Annual flu vaccinations and bi-annual TB screening are required.
- Must be able to complete required KsTrain online trainings and program trainings.
- Must be able to perform day-to-day physical requirements of the position, including but not limited to- 20% of scheduled time; data entry, answering the phone and computer work, 80% of scheduled time; able to lift up to 50 pounds, frequently moving around the building and community, repetitive moving, carrying and lifting as the job demands.
- Must be able to kneel, bend, squat, and hold on to a person, in order to restrain an out-of-control person served
- Ability to work day, evening, night, weekend & holidays shifts based on the needs of the program.
Salary Range
$20.67
(Will consider experience for higher starting pay)
Plus shift differential
2nd shift – $2.00
3rd shift – $2.25
Weekends – $2.50
Hours
Full Time: 4x 10-hour shifts, one weekend day required
Part Time: 3x 10-hour shifts, one weekend day required
(Part Time is Fully Benefit Eligible w/ Prorated PTO)
How to Apply
Please submit resume or completed application to:
Human Resources
5401 SW 7th St.
Topeka, KS 66606
OR
Apply Online
Phone: (785) 273-2252
Fax: (785) 273-7489
Email: [email protected]
Resumes and/or applications are accepted by mail or fax.
