CIT Support Specialist

(1) Full-Time and (1) Pool/Pe Diem Opportunity

Pay Grade: $45,000 per year/$21.63 per hour

Qualifications:

Education: bachelor's degree in human services or related field required. Master's degree preferred.

Experience: Minimum of 3 years of experience working in the behavioral health field. Minimum of 2 years teaching experience. Knowledge related to law enforcement and resources available in Central Florida.

Job Purpose: As a CIT Support Specialist with Aspire Health Partners, the job purpose of the CIT Support Specialist will be to coordinate and provide Crisis Intervention Team trainings for Aspire Health Partners in partnership with community law enforcement and other agencies. 

Tasks will include (but are not limited to): 

1. preparation for and facilitation of monthly 40-hour CIT trainings and refreshers, 
2. providing trainings in the community on behavioral health-related topics such as mental health and substance use disorders, crisis intervention and de-escalation, 
3. law enforcement officer wellness, 
4. Baker Act/Marchman Act, and diversity/inclusiveness. 

Additional functions include:

• participation in community meetings, 
• community outreach at local events, and engagement with stakeholders and interdepartmental collaboration. 
• Operational duties include generating additional documentation, 
• data collection, and/or any other tasks requested by supervisor. 

The CIT Support Specialist will be required to travel to different Law Enforcement agencies to conduct trainings, and to educate community about CIT and Aspire services at community events, so schedule must be flexible. Most importantly, functions must be completed while maintaining high standards of ethical & professional conduct while adhering to agency policies and procedures.

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

We are committed to providing our employees with the support they need. At Aspire Health Partners, we offer eligible staff an attractive benefit package that includes medical, wellbeing, dental and vision benefits along with some unique benefits including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life & Supplemental Insurance, Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
  
• Paid Time Off (PTO) (2.5 weeks your first year, up to 6 weeks at 14+ years)
• Paid Diversity & Floating Holidays (2)
• Paid Holidays (6)
• 403(b) 50% employer match up to 10% (3 year vesting cliff)
• Employee Discounts including Tickets, Retail, Hotel, Car Rental/Purchase
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• HRSA Loan Forgiveness
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
• Will preparation
• Funeral Planning
• Concierge Services & Travel Assistance