Specialist - Illinois Other Violent Crimes
About The Position
The Specialist of Illinois Other Violent Crimes will provide trauma informed, survivor centered, comprehensive services to survivors of homicide and other violent crimes, as well as to individuals dealing with other trauma and crises, including mental health and responding to Child Welfare Emergency Services calls, in the communities served. This position will participate in the 24 hr crisis on call rotation (covering Rock Island, Henry, and Mercer Counties in Illinois); have reliable transportation, and a flexible schedule to accommodate program and survivor needs. They will work varying hours as assigned and work closely with law enforcement to provide custom notifications, as well as working closely with other crisis response services in the region. This position requires reliable transportation and proof of auto insurance. These responsibilities are carried out under the direction of the Supervisor of Other Violent Crimes. This position requires a flexible schedule that may include working nights, weekends, and holidays.
Requirements
- Experience working with diverse populations.
- Valid driver’s license in good standing and vehicle with appropriate auto insurance required.
- Must be able to pass the motor vehicle record background check.
- Reliable transportation.
- Flexible schedule to accommodate program and survivor needs.
- Flexible schedule that may include working nights, weekends, and holidays.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in human services or related field.
- 2 years of experience in the field of substance abuse or mental health; or any equivalent combination of training and experience.
Responsibilities
- Provide trauma informed, survivor centered, comprehensive services to survivors of homicide and other violent crimes.
- Provide services to individuals dealing with other trauma and crises, including mental health.
- Respond to Child Welfare Emergency Services calls.
- Participate in the 24 hr crisis on call rotation (covering Rock Island, Henry, and Mercer Counties in Illinois).
- Work varying hours as assigned.
- Work closely with law enforcement to provide custom notifications.
- Work closely with other crisis response services in the region.
Benefits
- 32 Hour Work Week
- Affordable health, dental, vision insurance
- Short term disability (employer covers most of the premium)
- Long term disability and life insurance (fully paid by employer)
- 8 to 16 hours of PTO every month to accrue based on education/experience
- Rollover of PTO every year up to 320 hours
- 24 hours of personal time
- 40 hours of self care
- Longevity leave (after 10 years of full time employment, 8 weeks off)
- 12 paid holidays
- 401(k) 50% matching up to 10%
- Financial planning guidance
- Pet insurance options
- $25.00 cell phone reimbursement
- $0.50 mileage reimbursement per mile
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
