JOB
Associate degree and one year of crisis intervention experience; or any equivalent combination of related training and experience. Applicants within six months of meeting the minimum education/experience requirement may be considered for trainee status.
A Valid Florida Driver License is required and a Motor Vehicle Record that meets the requirements of Alachua County policy #6-7; Motor Vehicle Records will be reviewed prior to employment. If, in the past 24-month period, the applicants Motor Vehicle Record has more than three (3) moving traffic infractions or three (3) or more at fault motor vehicle accidents (or combination of both and /or a conviction/pending charge for driving under the influence) or is in violation of any standard mandated by Federal or State Law or Regulation, the minimum qualifications are not met for the position.
Successful completion of all applicable background checks pre-hire and ongoing are required. This position requires a screening through the Clearinghouse https://info.flclearinghouse.com.
This is a grant funded position. There is no guarantee of permanent employment.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
This is responsible para-professional work providing crisis intervention services to maintain a continuous community suicide prevention and crisis intervention program in the Alachua County Community Support Services Department.
An employee assigned to this classification provides crisis intervention services, comprehensive information, and resource referrals via telephone and in person; performs safety and reassurance checks and offers specialized follow up care to persons in need of short-term crisis care coordination; and assists with guidance of volunteers.
Work is performed under the direction of a higher-level supervisor and is reviewed through conferences, reports and observation of the results obtained.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Desired completion of Alachua County Crisis Center Volunteer Training or similar crisis specific training and experience.
