Community Crisis Support Specialist (OPD)

Salary Range

$26.63-$33.96

Job Posting End Date - Applications will no longer be accepted starting

Job Summary

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Performs specialized community support for the Orlando Police Department (OPD). Provides mobile crisis outreach to individuals with mental behavioral or substance use disorders. Primary duties include de-escalation and stabilization of those experiencing a mental health or substance crisis or unsheltered living. Work is performed under general supervision and reviewed daily.

Minimum Qualifications :

Masters Degree in Psychology Sociology Social Work Nursing Counseling Education or Criminal Justice and two (2) years of experience in crisis intervention; or an equivalent combination of education training and experience. Valid Florida Drivers License required. Basic First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certifications required. Must pass police background check which includes polygraph. Must pass CJIS (Criminal Justice Information System) training within the first week of hire. Polygraph required with the exception of current OPD employees.

Important : To be eligible to proceed forward in the application process applicants must meet the minimum qualifications listed in the position description. Please ensure your application provides details of all relevant experience related to the position. If you have questions or need clarification concerning the position or application process please contact Human Resources at or 407.246.2062.

If this posting indicates a degree is required the following experience will apply in lieu of any degree as follows :

• Two (2) years of direct experience for an associate degree;
• Four (4) years of direct experience for a bachelors degree;
• Six (6) years of direct experience for a masters degree; or
• Nine (9) years of direct experience for a doctoral degree.

Required Experience :

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Key Skills

Children Activity,Access Control,Human Resources Administration,Government,Actuary,Hydraulics

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 26 - 33