Dupage County Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary : $32,552.00 Annually
Location : Crisis Recovery Center, IL
Job Type: Full Time (40.0 hours per week)
Job Number: 26-01326
Service Unit: Behavioral Health Services
Department: Emergency Services
Opening Date: 07/29/2026
Description
Do you want to make a difference in the lives of others? Your skills, experience, and passion are needed on our team. We are looking for a new team member to join us working as a Crisis Services Technician. This is an exciting opportunity to part of the expanding crisis services at the DuPage County Health Department!
Located in our new Crisis Recovery Center on the DuPage County Campus in Wheaton, Crisis Services provides 24/7 crisis mental health services to county residents experiencing psychiatric crises or needing support for mental illness symptoms and substance abuse withdrawal. Our team delivers top-notch care with rapid response times. Click https://youtu.be/SbhV8N3-Fus to learn more about the Crisis Recovery Center
We are looking for a new team member to join us working a 4-Day work week, in our substance withdrawal pod, Saturday, Sunday, Monday and Tuesday from 9:30 pm to 7:30 am. (We offer a $2.50 per hour shift differential for working on our overnight shift) *Salary may increase based on experience.
This position comes with an outstanding benefits package designed to support your personal and professional well-being. As a DuPage County employee, you'll enjoy 12 paid holidays, 12 days of vacation, paid sick time, 5 paid personal days and tuition and certification reimbursement to help you continue growing in your career. We also offer 12 weeks of paid parental leave so you can be there for life's most important moments. The position is pension-eligible through the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF), giving you peace of mind with a guaranteed retirement plan. Plus, you may qualify for the Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program, making your financial future even brighter.
Responsibilities

• Supports maintenance of a safe, therapeutic environment for clients seeking services through Crisis Recovery Center programs on the Substance Use Stabilization Unit, Adult Mental Health Unit, and Youth Mental Health Unit, as well as in Crisis Residential.

• Facilitates client safety and quality care in Crisis Residential and Crisis Recovery Center Programs, through completion of client rounding and belongings checks
• Assists with client medication observation in Crisis programming as needed
• Performs tasks related to maintaining environmental standards in crisis programming
• Assist in de-escalation of clients experiencing a mental health crisis through engagement with client and coordination with team members providing clinical intervention.
• Completion of required documentation within established timeframes, through use of an Electronic Client Record
• Participates in team meetings to assess clients' progress.
• Participates in emergency response activities as assigned.

Requirements
A qualified candidate must possess a valid State of Illinois Driver's license and have a good driving record. New employees are required to attend paid on-site, HR New Hire Orientation at our Central Public Health Center in Wheaton, during our day shift generally, from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, for one week. Must have flexibility to work on the day shift for two weeks of additional training on site at the CRC.
Must be 21 years of age. Experience preferred, but not required
While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to stand, walk, use hands to push and pull cleaning equipment, reach with hands and/or arms, climb ladders, crouch or stoop, and lift or move up to 10 pounds.
Supplemental Information
Equal Opportunity Employer
DuPage County Health Department is an equal-opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws
DuPage County Health Department offers a variety of benefits to meet your needs. Please visit on our Careers Page for more information.
Benefits for Employees
Employees of the DuPage County Health Department may select from a variety of benefits to meet their needs.
Full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits.
Health Department benefits are administered through the DuPage County Government Human Resources Office. Detailed descriptions and premium rates of these plans are available at
Medical Insurance
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois is our current health insurance provider. Full-Time Health Department employees may select from four medical insurance options: three preferred provider organization (PPO) plans and one health maintenance organization (HMO) plan. You may speak to a doctor anytime through the Teledoc program, which provides access to U.S. board-certified doctors through the convenience of phone or video consults.
Plan participants are also eligible for a variety of added discounts on gym memberships and other health-related products and services. They also have access to the Well on Target program, which provides a convenient, secure website with personalized tools and resources such as health coaching, health assessments, and digital tools to track health information important to you.
Vision Discounts & Insurance
A vision care discount program is available as part of the medical insurance plans. Comprehensive vision insurance is also available.
Prescription Plans
Prescription coverage is available with all medical plans and includes the convenience of a mail-order option. Staff may also use the on-site pharmacy at the Central Public Health Center located in Wheaton.
Dental Insurance
The Delta Dental PPO program allows you to visit any dentist you wish.
Flexible Spending Accounts
Flexible Spending Accounts allow you to set aside money on a pre-tax basis to pay expenses such as those not covered by medical or dental insurance, or day-care costs.
Life Insurance
All full-time employees are provided a $25,000 life insurance policy at no cost to the employee. Supplemental coverage is available for the employee, their spouse, and their children.
Disability Insurance
Employees may elect additional accident and critical illness disability benefits.