Crisis Intervention Specialist
Cold Lake, AB
Senior Level
full_time
About the role
Overnight Crisis Intervention Specialist (Full-Time)
We are looking to hire a full-time Overnight Crisis Intervention Specialist to join our team at Stepping Stones Crisis Society. This is an awake overnight position with a rotating schedule of 4 nights on/4 nights off, then 3 nights on/3 nights off.
Duties:
- Provide crisis intervention, advocacy, and support to women and children in shelter.
- Admit, discharge, and complete intakes and assessments for clients.
- Ensure safety and security of the shelter environment overnight.
- Provide information, referrals, and community resources to clients.
- Assist with client programming and activities.
- Transport clients to appointments when necessary.
- Complete documentation and maintain confidentiality.
- Perform general duties such as cleaning, cooking, and laundry as needed.
The ideal candidate would:
- Have post-secondary education in a related field or equivalent experience.
- Have 2–3 years’ experience in crisis intervention or a similar role.
- Be compassionate, non-judgmental, and calm under pressure.
- Possess strong communication and computer skills.
- Be able to work independently and as part of a team.
- Hold current First Aid/CPR (ASIST and Non-Violent Crisis Intervention an asset).
- Have a valid Class 5 driver’s licence and clear Criminal & Child Intervention Checks.
About Stepping Stones Crisis Society
Non-profit Organizations
Stepping Stones is a non-profit organization who offers:
- A 27 bed emergency shelter dedicated to assisting women and their children in need of short-term emergency accommodations.
- Joie’s Phoenix House, a Second Stage Women’s Shelter Program, offering safe, affordable housing and programming to families choosing to leave an abusive relationship.
- Community Support Program that offers 1:1 supports to all women who are struggling with an unhealthy or abusive relationship or have left one.
- Public Education, bringing community awareness and education about Family Violence to the Lakeland area.
- 24-hour helpline offering confidential support, information, and referrals to anyone who calls.
Crisis Intervention Specialist
Cold Lake, AB
Senior Level
full_time
About the role
Overnight Crisis Intervention Specialist (Full-Time)
We are looking to hire a full-time Overnight Crisis Intervention Specialist to join our team at Stepping Stones Crisis Society. This is an awake overnight position with a rotating schedule of 4 nights on/4 nights off, then 3 nights on/3 nights off.
Duties:
- Provide crisis intervention, advocacy, and support to women and children in shelter.
- Admit, discharge, and complete intakes and assessments for clients.
- Ensure safety and security of the shelter environment overnight.
- Provide information, referrals, and community resources to clients.
- Assist with client programming and activities.
- Transport clients to appointments when necessary.
- Complete documentation and maintain confidentiality.
- Perform general duties such as cleaning, cooking, and laundry as needed.
The ideal candidate would:
- Have post-secondary education in a related field or equivalent experience.
- Have 2–3 years’ experience in crisis intervention or a similar role.
- Be compassionate, non-judgmental, and calm under pressure.
- Possess strong communication and computer skills.
- Be able to work independently and as part of a team.
- Hold current First Aid/CPR (ASIST and Non-Violent Crisis Intervention an asset).
- Have a valid Class 5 driver’s licence and clear Criminal & Child Intervention Checks.
About Stepping Stones Crisis Society
Non-profit Organizations
Stepping Stones is a non-profit organization who offers:
- A 27 bed emergency shelter dedicated to assisting women and their children in need of short-term emergency accommodations.
- Joie’s Phoenix House, a Second Stage Women’s Shelter Program, offering safe, affordable housing and programming to families choosing to leave an abusive relationship.
- Community Support Program that offers 1:1 supports to all women who are struggling with an unhealthy or abusive relationship or have left one.
- Public Education, bringing community awareness and education about Family Violence to the Lakeland area.
- 24-hour helpline offering confidential support, information, and referrals to anyone who calls.