Reports to: Program Coordinator

Location: Cedar Rapids, IA

Hours: Part-time, Saturday – Tuesday 7:30am – 1:30pm

 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

Duties include ensuring morning tasks are completed, specifically providing routine, structure, school transports, and supervision for clients. Effectively build rapport with clients, and practice safe de-escalation skills with staff. Ensure clients receive care that is client centered and trauma informed. Complete daily documentation on youth and shift documentation. Other duties as assigned.

The schedule is:

Saturday 7:30a-1:30p

Sunday 7:30a-1:30p

Monday 7:30-1:30p

Tuesday 7:30-1:30p

 Benefits

• Salary starting at $17/hour.
• $1,500 Sign-on bonus
• Go to sleep at night knowing that work you did matters. Foundation 2 Crisis Services 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. Working with at-risk youth requires compassion and a willingness to understand and exercise trauma-informed care practices.
• Organized. You possess strong organizational skills and can oversee daily responsibilities.
• Role model and leader. You are a mentor and compassionate leader who is excited about supporting staff and colleagues.

What you’ll do

• Duties include ensuring morning tasks are completed, specifically providing routine, structure, school transports, and supervision for clients.
• Effectively build rapport with clients, and practice safe de-escalation skills with staff.
• Ensure clients receive care that is client centered and trauma informed.
• Complete daily documentation on youth and shift documentation.

• Other duties as assigned.

What you need

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Comfort using basic computer software.
• Basic typing and data entry skills.
• Valid driver’s license and be insurable by the agency auto insurance policy.
• Pass all background checks completed by Foundation 2 Crisis Services.
• Live within 50 miles of Cedar Rapids, IA.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Associate degree preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience working with and compassion for at-risk youth preferred.

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 letters accepted until position filled.

Because Foundation 2 Crisis Services cares deeply about our employees, clients, and the communities we serve, our agency requires team members to be vaccinated against COVID-19. All newly hired team members must submit proof of the COVID-19 vaccine or have an approved medical or religious exemption to begin work at Foundation 2 Crisis Services. Proof of vaccine or completed exemption paperwork will be required on the first day of work.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Foundation 2 Crisis Services, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Foundation 2 Crisis Services 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.