Crisis Worker

Job Title: Crisis Worker

Location: Clara Maass Medical Center

Department Name: Grant - DYFS Safe House

Req #: 0000215462

Status: Hourly

Shift: Evening

Pay Range: $17.50 - $24.00 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview:

Responsible for total operation of the hotline and shelter on weekends and holidays.

Qualifications:

Required:

• High School Diploma 2 years’ experience working in the field preferred
• Must have knowledge of the dynamics of Domestic Violence. A 40-hour Domestic Violence training certificate is required.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Good communication skills and ability to work cooperatively and independently.

Preferred:

Must have knowledge of the dynamics of Domestic Violence. A 40-hour Domestic Violence training certificate is Preffered , must be completed with in the first month of hire.

Certifications and Licenses Required (if applicable):

N/A

Scheduling Requirements (non-exempt positions):

• Full-Time
• Evening
• 3PM-11PM or 4PM-12AM

Essential Functions:

• Answer the hotline and provide an appropriate service or referral
•  Admit clients to shelter, assign rooms, and provide personal items
• Complete all the admission paperwork
• Assure the security of a facility at all times
• Complete a shift checklist before the end of the shift.
•  Record all occurrences, admissions, and hotline calls for next-shift personnel
• Enforce all shelter guidelines and regulations
•  Mediate client disputes in a non-threatening manner
• Respond to clients' needs inappropriately
• Provide support counseling as needed
•  Accept donations delivered to the facility during off-hours
•  Order meals on the appropriate shift

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to supports our employees’ physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey—whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

Equal Opportunity Employer