weekend crisis worker

sexual assault victims care unit

part-time

This is a part-time, on-call weekend and holiday position that services victims and survivors of sexual assault in Madison, St. Clair, Randolph, and Monroe Counties. Ideal candidates must demonstrate knowledge of sexual assault, possess crisis intervention skills, understand the concept of boundaries with clients, and have experience in conflict resolution.

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DUTIES​

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• Assist survivors in developing short term safety plans

• Provide in-person crisis counseling at hospitals, jails/prisons, and or police stations

• Travel throughout the Metro-East to meet with and comfort survivors

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QUALIFICATIONS

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• Must be available two to three weekends a month from Friday at 4:30 PM until Monday morning at 8:30 AM

• Must be available at minimum 5 holidays a year

• Possess the ability to maintain client confidentiality

• Must be able to work with diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Possess a valid Driver’s License and auto insurance

• Clean criminal history and background

• Must have reliable transportation

• As a new hire, crisis workers will complete 40 hours of sexual assault training approved by the Illinois Coalition Against Sexual Assault

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AGENCY

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Call for Help, Inc. helps people overcome a variety of personal crises, ranging from sexual assault and poverty to homelessness and mental illness. We change lives by giving people skills and support that empower them to overcome emotional and physical crisis.