Job Announcement The City of Chandler Fire Department is currently seeking qualified individuals interested in joining our team as a Senior Crisis Interventionist-Opioid Response. This is a full-time, limited duration position with benefits that is grant funded and serves at the pleasure of the Fire Chief.
Why work for Chandler? - Diverse and inclusive environment
- Accrue 130 hours paid vacation in your first year, eligible to be used immediately following accrual.
- Accrue 96 hours paid sick leave in your first year, eligible to be used immediately following accrual.
- 12 paid holidays per year plus additional time off at the end of the year (Winter Break)
- Free Tumbleweed Recreation Center membership
- Professional development opportunities
- Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 annually
- City contributions of 1% gross wages per pay period to deferred compensation.
- Become part of the Arizona State Retirement System with a 100% City contribution match
- 3 medical plans to choose from along with dental and vision coverage.
- Robust Employee Wellness program with $350 incentive
Who we are The City of Chandler Fire Department is a progressive, internationally accredited organization with an ISO Class 1 rating and a distinguished history of service to the community. City charter authorizes the Department to mitigate all hazards, including fire suppression, emergency medical services (EMS), hazardous materials response, technical rescue, and crisis intervention. In support of those functions, the Fire Department staffs a fire prevention division, EMS and training divisions, mechanical maintenance facility, community preparedness office, and Department administration.
Chandler Fire is: - Responsive to the needs of the community
- Committed to community involvement
- Dedicated to customer service
- Proud of our professionalism
Who we are looking for Our new team member will have a passion for customer service, teamwork, and collaboration. We are looking for someone to perform the duties of an Opioid Response and Support Interventionist including managing the Opioid Response and Support program, coordinating opioid prevention and response programs, performing client follow-up and community outreach, and providing mobile crisis response services. We are also looking for knowledge in evidence-based substance use treatment models and treatment options to educate and counsel clients.
Minimum Qualifications - Master's degree in social work, Counseling or other related field
- 2 years of experience in social work, counseling or crisis intervention
- Valid Driver's License with acceptable driving record
- Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.
When assigned as Opioid Response and Support Interventionist:Versed in a variety of evidence-based substance use treatment models, patterns of substance use, withdrawal symptoms, and knowledge of treatment options to effectively educate and counsel clients.
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The position available is a limited duration, full-time position and serves at the pleasure of the Fire Chief. A register of qualified candidates will be active for four (4) months should another position become available.
All applicants hired will be required to complete a driver's license check and be fingerprinted with successful results as a condition of continued employment.
Applicants for employment and volunteer opportunities should be aware of the City of Chandler's policies concerning the use of drugs and alcohol. These policies have not been altered by the passage of Proposition 207. The use of recreational marijuana is a violation of the City's Drug Free Workplace Policy. Certain positions within the City are required to submit to a pre-employment drug test. A positive result for drugs tested under the policy, including recreational marijuana, may be grounds for withdrawal of an offer of employment or volunteer opportunity.
The City of Chandler is committed to Equal Opportunity & Reasonable Accommodation. Minimum Qualifications Closing Date/Time: 9/15/2024 11:59 PM Arizona
