Cook County Public Health and Human Services has a vacancy for a full time (40 hours per week) Community Support Technician - Mental Health Crisis Response Worker.

Cook County’s employees are part of an innovative team committed to supporting community through quality public service. We offer rewarding career opportunities with great benefits in one of the most beautiful places in the world.

Cook County Job Summary:
Under general direction, this position works collaboratively with community partners including the Cook County Sherriff’s Office (CCSO), North Shore Health (NSH) and in community-based settings in a pilot program to assess and develop real time co-response and intervention services to support an individual’s ability to stabilize and remain in their current environment instead of requiring a higher level of care or confinement.

• Develops and administers assessment tools, curriculum and resource materials to be used with clients in areas of food preparation, use of transportation, personal care, shopping, housekeeping, money management and the use of community resources.
• Trains clients or arranges for training of clients in food preparation, use of transportation, personal care, shopping, housekeeping, money management and use of community resources.
• Motivates and encourages clients to follow through with independent living skills, training and helps them incorporate this training into their lifestyle.
• Assists clients in obtaining and maintaining living arrangements that are least restrictive and most appropriate, including teaching specific skills to clients including types of living arrangements and how to obtain suitable living arrangements.
• Assist clients in all phases of independent living, including location of housing, and provides needed support to keep housing.
• Teaches clients specific skills to maintain living arrangements in small groups and individually.
• Documents significant information in case files and prepares written reports for social workers.

Merit System Minimum Qualifications
Completion of two years of coursework in social work, psychology, sociology or closely related behavioral science area or two years related experience working with families or individuals teaching home management, and other independent living skill areas.

Cook County Qualifications
Completion of two years of coursework in social work, psychology, sociology or closely related behavioral science area AND two years of experience working with families or individuals teaching home management and other independent living skill area or an equivalent combination of education and skills.

The examination process will consist entirely of a Rating of Education and Experience.

TO APPLY:

Submit a Merit System application on by clicking on this link: 923-OC- Community Support Technician.