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Lee County School System

Social Worker

Fort Myers, FL · On-site

Social Worker Position Purpose The School Social Worker supports student academic success ... Ability to manage crisis situations effectively and maintain confidentiality * Strong communication ...

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As of May 28, 2026, the average hourly pay for crisis worker in Florida is $16.17, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.46 and $17.26 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What Does a Crisis Worker Do?

A crisis worker offers information or counseling when a person is facing a challenging situation, typically involving a mental or behavioral health issue. Many crisis worker positions answer calls for a crisis hotline, where they may conduct an intervention or offer safety planning. Your primary duties and responsibilities are to provide assessments and counseling for those in need. Clients include people who might be at risk of self-harm, suffer from drug addiction, have survived extreme trauma, or are grieving or bereaving. Your duties and responsibilities may include understanding your client’s mental state, providing treatment or referrals, providing group, individual, or family counseling in a safe setting, and advocating on behalf of your client.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Crisis Worker, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Crisis Worker, you need a background in psychology, social work, or a related field, often supported by a relevant degree and crisis intervention training. Familiarity with crisis management protocols, case management systems, and sometimes certifications like CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) are typically required. Strong communication, emotional resilience, and de-escalation skills are essential soft skills for this role. These abilities are crucial for providing effective support, ensuring client safety, and navigating high-pressure situations with vulnerable individuals.

What are some common challenges a Crisis Worker may face, and how are they typically addressed on the job?

Crisis Workers often encounter emotionally charged situations and individuals in acute distress, which can be both challenging and rewarding. Managing high stress levels, maintaining professional boundaries, and dealing with unpredictable scenarios are common challenges. Most organizations provide regular supervision, debriefing sessions, and access to mental health resources to ensure the well-being of their Crisis Workers. Team collaboration and ongoing training also play a crucial role in helping staff navigate difficult situations effectively.

What are crisis workers?

Crisis workers are trained professionals who provide immediate support and intervention to individuals experiencing emotional, mental health, or situational crises. They assess the situation, offer counseling, and connect people to necessary resources, such as shelters, medical care, or ongoing mental health services. Their goal is to help stabilize the individual and ensure their safety while guiding them toward longer-term support if needed.

What is the difference between Crisis Worker vs Mental Health Counselor?

AspectCrisis WorkerMental Health Counselor
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; some roles require certification or trainingBachelor's or master's degree in psychology, counseling, or related field; licensure often required
Work EnvironmentEmergency settings, crisis hotlines, community outreachClinics, private practices, hospitals, mental health facilities
Employer & IndustryNonprofits, government agencies, hospitalsPrivate practices, clinics, hospitals, mental health organizations

While both Crisis Workers and Mental Health Counselors support individuals with mental health challenges, Crisis Workers primarily operate in emergency and outreach settings, providing immediate support during crises. Mental Health Counselors typically offer ongoing therapy in clinical environments, requiring advanced degrees and licensure. Understanding these differences helps in choosing the right career path or seeking appropriate services.

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Infographic showing various Crisis Worker job openings in Florida as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 80% Full Time, 16% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $33,642 per year, or $16.2 per hour.

Trades Worker/ Senior Trades Worker - Corrections

County of Volusia, FL

Daytona Beach, FL • On-site

$16.50 - $21/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 22 days ago

Job description

Salary: See Position Description
Location : VC Branch Jail, 1300 Red John Rd., Daytona 32124, FL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 26-01141
Department: Public Protection
Opening Date: 04/06/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Major Functions
The County of Volusia is seeking a Trades Worker/Senior Trades Worker for the Corrections Division. This position is located in Daytona Beach, Florida and performs skilled journeyman level work in several skilled trades including general construction and maintenance that requires little or no supervision.
*Hiring salary advertised is showing a 10% differential from the minimum due to working in a corrections facility.
*This position is posted on a continuous basis and may close without notice.*
Illustrative Duties
(NOTE: These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position.)
Duties vary depending on location/position of assignment.
Trades Worker ($21.27)
  • May perform general and limited tasks in the construction, renovation, modification, installation, and repair of buildings, apparatus, and facilities with close supervision.
  • May perform general painting applications of interior and exterior areas of buildings, preparation and repair of surfaces to be painted.
  • May perform general air conditioning and heating repair, preventive maintenance duties required for a variety of equipment. Performs general plumbing repair and installation of valves, fittings, fixtures, waste lines, etc.
  • May perform general carpentry repair and renovation of framework, paneling, ceilings, doors, windows, etc.
  • May perform general electrical repair and renovation of lighting, switches, receptacles, various types of conduits, etc.
  • May install and repair underground drainage piping, structures, and restoration.
  • May perform concrete work (eg. sidewalks, driveways, free form, etc.).
  • May do grade shots for pipe and structure installation.
  • May perform small engine repair.
  • May perform work related to utility infrastructure at water/wastewater plants, water main installs and maintenance, lift station operation, troubleshooting and maintenance to include mechanical, electrical and structural components.
  • May perform preventive maintenance duties such as cleaning of buildings and facilities and replacing light ballast.
  • May assist or perform work related to utilities such as meter installation, water/sewer line locates and maintenance, lift station troubleshooting and maintenance.
  • May perform work such as venue set up for meetings, classroom training, theater, presentations, or banquets. Sets up audio/visual equipment and operates same, if necessary. Connects sound equipment and sets appropriate volume levels for both house systems and portable systems. Connects and operates lighting systems and sets dimmer systems to compliment client's event. Installs event specific equipment such as basketball court and goals, dance floor, staging, risers, ice rink, hockey goals and glass, lighting trusses, etc.
  • May operate all associated equipment to include but not limited to medium-size weight construction equipment and vehicle (e.g. tractor, front loader, mini excavator, skid loader, dump truck, pick-up truck, and trailer).
  • May load and unload trailer equipment and materials.
  • Must adhere to Federal, State, County and Local ordinances.
  • May perform work found in the Maintenance Worker classification series.
  • Responds to emergency situations.
  • Performs other duties as required.

Senior Trades Worker ($24.33)
  • May perform all levels of plumbing repair, replacement, renovation and new work to include fixtures, fittings, lines, etc.
  • May perform all levels of electrical repair, replacement, renovations, and new work to include lighting, switches, receptacles, motors, various types of conduits, etc.
  • May perform welding and small engine repair.
  • May perform all levels of air conditioning equipment trouble shooting, repair, replacement of components, cyclic preventive maintenance, etc.
  • May perform all levels of work related to utility infrastructure at water, troubleshooting and maintenance, including mechanical, electrical and structural components.
  • May supervise small crews in assignments of basic construction and/or maintenance work.
  • May operate all associated equipment to include but not limited to medium-size weight construction equipment and vehicle (e.g. tractor, front loader, mini excavator, skid loader, dump truck, pick-up truck, and trailer).
  • May load and unload trailer equipment and materials.
  • May operate a computer (e.g. sending emails, using Microsoft Word and Excel).
  • May input data into the county asset management system.
  • May perform work found in the lower level trades worker classifications.
  • Must adhere to Federal, State, County and Local ordinances.
  • Responds to emergency situations.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements
Trades Worker:
High School diploma or possession of GED and two (2) years of experience in public assembly building or maintenance and repair in plumbing, electrical, air conditioning, mechanical pipe installation and repair.
A comparable amount of education and training may be substituted for the minimum experience.
Must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver's license.
Senior Trades Worker:
High School diploma or possession of GED and Four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in maintenance and repair in plumbing, electrical, mechanical, air conditioning, pipe installation and repair.
Journeyman level experience in one or more of the skilled trades, (e.g. plumbing, pipe laying, electrical, mechanical, air conditioning.).
Must possess a valid driver's license at time of appointment. Must possess a valid Florida driver's license within 30 days of appointment and maintain thereafter.
CDL (level to be determined by division) may be required depending on position assignment.
A comparable amount of education, training, or experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Trades Worker:
  • Knowledge of the practices, methods, materials, and tools of one or more of the building trades.
  • Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trade.
  • Ability to perform advanced complex work.
  • Ability to perform work in one or more of the trades without close supervision.
  • Skilled in the use and care of tools, equipment, and materials of the trades to which assigned.
  • Ability to work under stressful conditions.
  • Ability to interact effectively with others.
  • Must be able to relocate to other county locations based upon operational needs.
  • Ability to work from maps, blueprints, schematics and mechanical drawings.
  • Ability to perform work from oral and written instructions.
  • Ability to perform shop math.
  • Ability to write simple sentences relaying information.
  • If assigned to Parks, Recreation, and Culture:
  • Ability to safely operate medium-size weight construction equipment and vehicles (e.g. tractor, front loader, mini excavator, skid loader, dump truck, pick-up truck, and trailer).
  • Ability to safely load and unload trailer equipment and materials.

ADA REQUIREMENTS
Physical Demands: Ability to see (depth perception, color, acuity), hear, stand, walk, bend, stoop, reach overhead, climb, grasp, lift , carry, pull, push 100 pounds. Ability to traverse uneven, wet, or broken terrain.
Environmental Demands: Inside and outside work. May require exposure to inclement weather (heat, humidity, cold, and rain), chemicals, dust, confined spaces and poor ventilation.
Mental Demands: Ability to read and comprehend work orders, safety and operational instructions, maps, blueprints, schematics, mechanical drawings, instructions, procedures, memos. Ability to perform shop math. Ability to write simple sentences relaying information, data and details to others
Senior Trades Worker:
  • All the knowledge of the lower-level trades workers.
  • Skilled in performing advanced, complex work at the journeyman level in one or more of the building trades.
  • Ability to supervise and/or train unskilled/semi-skilled subordinate personnel.
  • Skilled in laying out jobs with cost and material estimates.
  • Ability to work under stressful conditions.
  • Ability to interact effectively with others.
  • Must be able to relocate to other county locations based upon operational needs.
  • Ability to work from maps, blueprints, schematics and mechanical drawings.
  • Ability to perform work from oral and written instructions.
  • Ability to perform shop math.
  • Ability to write simple sentences relaying information.
  • Ability to safely operate medium-size weight construction equipment and vehicles (e.g. tractor, front loader, mini excavator, skid loader, dump truck, pick-up truck, and trailer).
  • Ability to safely load and unload trailer equipment and materials.
  • Ability to operate a computer (e.g. sending emails, using Microsoft Word and Excel).
  • Ability to learn how to input data into the county asset management system.

ADA REQUIREMENTS
Physical Demands: Ability to see (depth perception, color, acuity), hear, stand, walk, bend, stoop, reach overhead, climb, grasp, lift, carry, pull, push 25-100 pounds (determined by department or division of assignments). Ability to traverse uneven, wet, or broken terrain.
Environmental Demands: Inside and outside work. May require exposure to inclement weather (heat, humidity, cold, and rain), hazardous conditions, chemicals, dust, confined spaces and poor ventilation.
Mental Demands: Ability to read and comprehend work orders, safety instructions, maps, blueprints, schematics, mechanical drawings, instructions, procedures, memos. Skilled in performing shop math. Skilled in writing simple sentences relaying information, data and details to others.
Volusia County is a drug free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce. Veterans' preference in accordance with federal, state, local laws.
We offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that includes:
HEALTH INSURANCE
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Flexible Spending Account

RETIREMENT
  • Florida Retirement System (FRS)
  • Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP)
  • Deferred Compensation (475 Plan)

SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCE
  • Life Insurance
  • Short Term Disability Insurance
  • Long Term Disability Insurance
  • Cancer Insurance
  • Critical Illness Insurance

PAID TIME OFF
  • Personal Leave
  • Holidays
  • Bereavement
  • Military

HOLIDAYS
The County of Volusia observes the following holidays annually:
  • New Year's Day
  • Martin Luther King Day
  • Good Friday
  • Memorial Day
  • Independence Day
  • Labor Day
  • Veterans Day
  • Thanksgiving (and day after)
  • Christmas

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Onsite Wellness/Fitness Center
  • Computer Purchase Program
  • Direct Deposit Payroll

Temporary and intermittent employees are not paid for holidays and are not eligible for benefits.
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Note: Your response to the following supplemental questions must match the information in the appropriate sections on your application. If your responses do not match, your application will be deemed incomplete and will disqualify you from further consideration.
  • I have read and understand the above statement.

02
Do you possess a High School Diploma or GED?
  • Yes
  • No

03
Do you possess a valid Florida driver's license?
  • Yes
  • No

04
If you answered "No" to the previous question, will you be able to obtain a Florida driver's license at the time of hire if selected for the position?
  • Yes
  • No
  • Not applicable

05
Do you have two (2) years of experience in public assembly building or maintenance and repair in plumbing, electrical, air conditioning, mechanical pipe installation and repair?
  • Yes
  • No

06
If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please indicate the following:
(1) the number of years,
(2) position title
(3) brief description of your experience and
(4) the name of the agency/organization(s).
If you answered "No", please indicate N/A.
07
Have you ever worked as a temporary/lease employee for the County of Volusia?
08
If you answered "Yes", please indicate when, position title, and department/division. If you answered no please indicate N/A.
09
Where did you first hear about this job?
  • County of Volusia Website
  • Indeed.com
  • Orlandojobs.com
  • Social Media (E.g. Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn)
  • Other

10
If you answered "Other" in the above questions please state the specific source.
Required Question

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