Reports to: Law Enforcement Liaison Program Manager

Location: Cedar Rapids, IA

Hours: Full time, in-person; Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:00pm

About Foundation 2 Crisis Services

Foundation 2 Crisis Services is a mission-driven, non-profit organization that provides critical crisis intervention and prevention services across Iowa. We operate a 24/7 crisis center, including phone, text, and chat services. We also operate an emergency youth shelter, mental health support groups, community-based crisis programs, training, and more. We have been saving lives for over 50 years. Join our team today! 

Overview of the role

Coordinate client referrals from Law Enforcement Liaisons embedded within law enforcement agencies to provide care coordination, counseling and short-term case management. Conduct standardized assessments and develop client centered case plans to support stabilization goals through creative problem solving, motivational interviewing and trauma informed care. Foster positive relationships with community partners to support clients in navigating various social systems, and connection to individual resources. Facilitate transportation to appointments and other services as requested by the client to promote engagement and decrease barriers to stability. Complete required documentation timely in accordance with program policies and procedures. Attend and participate in team meetings and trainings as required by the program.

Schedule: This position primarily operates during normal business hours Monday-Friday with flexibility in scheduling based on the evolving needs of clients.

Benefits

• The annual base salary range for this position is $18-20 per hour, plus our generous benefit package of $12,000 per year. Flexible benefit dollars can be used toward medical insurance and other benefits. Funds not used for benefits will be added to your paycheck as taxable income. To learn more about the Foundation 2 benefit package visit: https://bit.ly/F2Benefits
• Generous paid time off, including floating mental wellness days.
• Quarterly wellness benefit reimbursements to support a sense of wellbeing.
• Two weeks of paid parental leave following the birth or adoption of a child.
• Optional pet insurance to cover emergency expenses.
• Retirement plans with Foundation 2 Crisis Services’ matching contributions.
• Go to sleep at night knowing that work you did matters. Foundation 2 staff save lives every day.

Who you are:

• Client-centered. You are dedicated and passionate about working with individuals in crisis. You know it is an honor to be trusted to support people at their most vulnerable.
• Compassionate. You have compassion for clients and a willingness to understand and exercise trauma-informed care practices.
• Flexible. You understand people are complicated and solutions with often require a team approach.
• Organized. You possess strong organizational skills and can oversee daily responsibilities.
• Quick Thinking. You recognize that you will often have multiple irons in the fire at once and will be challenged to manage competing priorities.

What you’ll do

• Coordinate client referrals from Law Enforcement Liaisons embedded within law enforcement agencies to provide care coordination, counseling and short-term case management.
• Conduct standardized assessments and develop client centered case plans to support stabilization goals through creative problem solving, motivational interviewing and trauma informed care.
• Foster positive relationships with community partners to support clients in navigating various social systems, and connection to individual resources.
• Facilitate transportation to appointments and other services as requested by the client to promote engagement and decrease barriers to stability.
• Complete required documentation timely in accordance with program policies and procedures.
• Attend and participate in team meetings and trainings as required by the program.

What you need

• Applicants must possess an A.A. of higher education.
• Human/social services field preferred.
• Minimum of 2-year professional experience in behavioral or mental health field required.
• A combination of education and experience may be considered.
• High comfort with computers with ability to type quickly and multi-task.
• Excellent writing and grammar skills.
• Valid driver’s license and be insurable by the agency auto insurance policy.
• Pass all background checks completed by Foundation 2 Crisis Services.
• Submit copy of college degree or transcript as required by licensure for personnel file.
• Live within 50 miles of Cedar Rapids, IA
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Successfully complete required trainings within required time periods.
• Experience in crisis services preferred.
• Education or training in trauma-informed care preferred.
• Experience in strengths-based practices preferred.
• Individuals with current certification as a Peer Support Specialist/Peer Recovery Specialist in Iowa are encouraged to apply.

Your Application

We’re excited to hear from you! To join the Foundation 2 Crisis Services team, please email your resume and cover letter to jobs@foundation2.org. No inquiries by phone. All questions will be answered during a pre-screening phone call. Resumes, applications, and cover letter accepted until position filled.

Foundation 2 is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, political affiliation, veteran, or disability status.