Mobile Peer Support Specialist

Common Ground • Flint, MI

1d • $21 - $24

About The Position

The Crisis Interventionist I (CI I) will be filled by one of the following: Certified Peer Support Specialist. This position involves mobile outreach and intervention to individuals in distress, aiming to offer peer support, guidance, and assistance during their crisis moments. The primary objective is to promote recovery, reduce the risk of hospitalization or institutionalization, and connect individuals with appropriate mental health resources and services. Full job description: Mobile Peer Support Specialist

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Michigan Certified Peer Support Specialist certification
• Relevant recovery experience
• Valid Michigan Driver License with acceptable driving record regarding eligibility for insurability under Common Ground's insurance policy

Responsibilities

• Respond swiftly to crisis calls to align with program response times
• Perform curb-side staff safety assessments in order to assess team response requirements
• Drive agency vehicle (or personal vehicle) to community locations to respond to crisis call
• Maintain reliable personal vehicle for use to and from job and occasionally within the community
• Provide active crisis intervention that is welcoming, trauma-informed, brief, and solution-focused to adults/children presenting in distress
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of all crisis interventions and interactions with clients
• Collaborate with individuals/families and their support systems to develop safety plans and identify coping strategies for managing future crises
• Facilitate transition to appropriate aftercare services and assist with implementation of individual recovery plans and coordination of natural supports
• Be willing to share personal experiences in navigating the system and movement through the recovery process as appropriate
• Be willing to assist transitioning to less intense services by mentoring towards recovery
• Act as a role model in recovery and the development of coping skills

Benefits

• Generous paid time off (for eligible employees)
• Shift premiums (for eligible employees)
• Employer sponsored benefit & wellness plans (including 16% fringe pay, Calm App, etc.)
• Competitive wages
• Non-Profit mission-driven, person-focused environment
• Opportunity for professional growth
• Smaller Units/Manageable workloads
• Team orientated environment
• An organizational culture of mental & behavioral health support for all

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED