On-call Youth Crisis Worker (Weeknight Availability Needed)

Brightpoint•Granite City, IL

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Brightpoint is seeking a mission-driven Youth Crisis Worker to join their Youth Services team. This role provides after-hours crisis intervention services to runaway and homeless youth and their families on an on-call basis. The ideal candidate will be able to quickly build rapport, listen nonjudgmentally, facilitate effective communication through conflict, and partner with youth and families to help them negotiate solutions. This is a critical role in advancing the well-being of children by investing in families and strengthening communities.

Requirements

At least two years of college coursework in Social Work or a related field, OR two years of experience working with youth and families, OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
High school diploma/GED.
Availability to respond in-person to after-hours crisis calls (within 60-90 minutes depending on location).
Valid driver's license, insurance, and a reliable vehicle required.
Excellent skills at communicating effectively and empathically, even in a high-conflict situation.

Responsibilities

Provide after-hours crisis intervention services to runaway and homeless youth and their families on an on-call basis.
Respond in-person to police departments to provide after-hours crisis intervention services to youth who have run away, been locked out, or are without a safe place to stay.
Meet with youth and parents to understand both perspectives, facilitate effective communication, and help the family negotiate a safe and appropriate solution.
Complete initial assessments of safety and protective factors to help inform the crisis intervention process.
Transport youth to temporary placements, using a personal vehicle.