CLCR Community Crisis Response Specialist

1 month ago


Victoria, British Columbia, Canada AVI Health and Community Services Full time
About This Role

AVI Health and Community Services is seeking a skilled and compassionate Experiential Community Crisis Responder to join our team. In this role, you will provide rapid point-of-service mental health crisis management and de-escalation, including assessment, suicide intervention, and safety planning. You will also be responsible for acute care planning and follow-up, working in collaboration with the CLCR team to support individuals experiencing mental health and/or substance use related crises.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide crisis response and de-escalation services to individuals in crisis
  • Assess and develop comprehensive safety plans with individuals in crisis
  • Collaborate with the CLCR team to provide acute care planning and follow-up services
  • Work with individuals to identify and access community resources and support services
Requirements
  • Minimum 3 years of experience in mental health services, de-escalation, and crisis response
  • Demonstrated experience utilizing lived/living expertise in service delivery and advocacy
  • Living/lived experience of systems of oppression, including criminalization of illicit and street-based substances, victimization, and persecution of mental health experiences
  • Crisis intervention skills, including situational awareness, mental health assessments, and suicide intervention
Work Environment

This role will work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, responding to crisis calls and providing support to individuals in crisis. You will work with a team of experienced professionals, including peer support workers and mental health professionals. This role will require a strong understanding of trauma-informed care, harm reduction, and community-based approaches to mental health support.



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