Behavior Health First Responder

Behavior Health First Responder

Job Details

Job Type

Full-time, Part-time

Wilkinsburg, PA

Behavior Health First Responder

Requirements

Qualifications :

Bachelor’s degree with major coursework in sociology, social work, psychology, gerontology, anthropology, political science, history, criminal justice, theology, nursing, counseling, education, or a related field.

OR High School diploma with 12 semester credits in a human service field and 2 years of experience (1 year in mental health).

OR Peer Specialist Certification.

• Valid Driver’s License.
• Background Checks Required.
• CJIS Certification Required (upon hire).

Working conditions

This position is an emergency first responder. Work is in the community in uncontrolled environments. Staff are expected to work in all elements of weather and may be called on to support during city-wide events or disasters.

This position is at risk for being exposed to communicable diseases and unstable or agitated individuals. There is a potential for verbal abuse from those we serve.

The position must be able and willing to physically assist consumers with limited mobility in and out of the agency vehicle.

While performing the duties of the job, employees are frequently required to stand, walk, lift, and reach. Must be willing to perform all job-related travel associated with this position.

Program Summary

The Alternative Team , or A-Team as it is affectionately known, is a behavioral health first responder program. The team responds to non-violent behavioral health crises called into 911.

Behavioral Health First Responders go out into the community in pairs to work with individuals and their natural supports to resolve the crisis.

Crisis management may include connecting the individual with services in the community or transporting them to a bed-based level of care.

A-Team staff may also provide support to other first responders such as police or EMS when there is a mental health or substance use element to the emergency.

Resources for Human Development is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, veteran, or disability status.

About Resources for Human Development :

RHD is a national, comprehensive human services organization. Our mission is to provide caring, effective, and innovative services that empower people of all abilities as they work to achieve the highest level of independence possible while building better lives for themselves, their families, and their communities.

RHD currently supports programs in : Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Iowa, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Missouri, Nebraska, New Jersey, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Dakota & Tennessee!