Mobile Mental Health Crisis Specialist at BUILD in Chicago, IL

Description

Mobile Mental Health Crisis Specialist (MMHCS) (40 hours, Full-time) Non-Exempt

BUILD, Inc. (Broader Urban Involvement and Leadership Development) is presently seeking a committed, self-motivated, and innovative individual to join our team. BUILD is a nationally respected gang intervention, violence prevention, and youth development organization based on Chicago’s West Side. Since 1969, BUILD has worked to save lives and mentor young people who live in the city’s most challenged neighborhoods. When you work at BUILD you make an important difference to the thousands of youth and families we serve.

Our Core Values: Empathy, Passion, Persistence and Innovation.

The Mobile Mental Health Crisis Specialist (MMHCS) will provide emotional support and services to youth and their families who are victims of crime and/or homicide through the process of assessing, planning, implementing, coordinating, monitoring, and evaluating options and services required to meet the client’s service plan needs and goals. Services include but are not limited to connecting clients with additional critical resources, such as mental health care, medical care, legal services, victim’s rights and/or compensation, funeral planning and vigils, interpretation services, workforce development, and financial education. Basic needs such as emergency financial assistance, childcare, transportation, housing, and utilities are also included. Emotional support navigating the criminal justice system, including police departments, legal services, and the courts. Services take place at BUILD, in the community, and other locations as needed. The MMHCS is required to drive the MMH Van within the service area. The MMHCS reports directly to the Manager of Mobile Mental Health (MMMH).

Responsibilities are but limited to:

• Connect violence-exposed youth and their families with comprehensive services that promote healing, foster life-skills, and prevent high-risk/consequence behaviors that make them vulnerable to violence and other negative outcomes.
• Advocates for victims of crime and their immediate families in problem situations which can vary from case to case.
• Organize community pop-ups in areas where violence has impacted individuals in the community and hand out information about the services that we offer to the community.
• Maintain relationships with various partners, including schools, government agencies, community-based organizations, and internal BUILD program partners.
• Coordinate outreach events, integrate with BUILD events, and develop events related to mental health and wellness.
• Must document day to day activity and collect data to report back to their supervisor.
• Hold a valid driver’s license and be capable of operating a Mid-size cargo Van.
• Must become an approved BUILD driver for the Mobile Mental Health Bus and BUILD van.

Requirements

• A minimum of 2 years of direct experience working with inner-city youth in community-based services, or with community-based programming or a bachelor’s degree in social work, Education, Youth Development, Nonprofit Management, or related field  
• A minimum of 2 years of direct experience working with inner-city youth
• Must have a valid Driver’s License and insurance, reliable transportation, and willingness to travel locally.
• Required: Must be able to drive the Mobile Mental Health Bus.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS &   ABILITIES

• Ability to build positive working relationships with others, both internally and externally to achieve the goals of the program.
• Must have cultural sensitivity when working with the population that we work with such as the Austin Community, Humboldt Park Community, Garfield Park Community, Northside Cluster Communities, and others that we may come across.
• Proven background working collaboratively with groups of diverse backgrounds and experience.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including select weekends and events.
• Strong written and interpersonal communication skills
• Demonstrated comfort and confidence speaking in front of students and or parents/community members.
• Ability to pass a criminal record and child abuse/neglect registry check. Must not have any drug-related convictions.
• Willingness to work in person from various BUILD sites and neighborhoods.
• Must be comfortable talking to different age ranges from as young as 6 years of age to adult learners in any capacity whether it be in a classroom or one on one.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• Stand, walk, and move continuously during outreach shifts, community events, and  youth engagement activities.
• Carry outreach materials, supplies, and documentation tools across multiple locations.
• Occasionally assist in de-escalating situations involving youth or community members in distress, following safety protocols.

BENEFITS:

• 401(k) + 2% match
• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Life Insurance
• Paid Vacation
• Wellness Days
• Flexible Spending Account

BUILD, Inc., does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, citizenship, ethnic or national origin, age, disability, medical status, military status, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, ancestry, or any legally protected status. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits and training.

All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history. A conviction does not automatically prohibit employment. Rather, BUILD Inc., considers conviction information on a case-by-case basis and assesses the nature of the offense, the circumstances surrounding it, the proximity in time of the conviction, and its relevance to the position.

American with Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement: External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled, must be able to perform the essential job specific functions (listed within each job responsibility) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis.

This organization reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.