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NEOGOV · 2 months ago

Peer Recovery/Engagement Specialist/Mobile Crisis Part-Time PM shift

115 N County Farm Road Wheaton, IL

Full-time, Part-time

Hybrid

Entry Level

$16.26/hr - $16.26/hr

2+ years exp

DuPage County Health Department is expanding its crisis services and is seeking a Peer Recovery/Engagement Specialist for their Mobile Crisis Response team. The role involves responding to individuals in mental health crises, providing support, and engaging with clients to facilitate recovery.

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Responsibilities

Responds in the community and on-site to individuals experiencing a mental health crisis as a member of a two-person response team. Referral sources may include individuals or their family members, law enforcement, hospitals, schools, for all ages in our community

Assists in de-escalation of clients experiencing a mental health crisis through engagement with client and coordination with team members providing clinical intervention

Establish rapport, share experiences, and strengthen engagement with the individual experiencing the crisis throughout all Crisis Programs

Willingness to self-disclose personal lived experience in mental health or substance use recovery (or both) for the benefit of supporting the individuals’ receiving services

Role model positive recovery behaviors with clients in Crisis Programs

Provides skill building and case management to clients with high need

Maintains required training, licensure and/or certification

Maintains confidentiality of privileged information and adheres to client privacy laws

Demonstrates sensitivity and understanding of other ethnic groups and cultures

Adheres to department guidelines for attendance and punctuality

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

Qualification

Certified Recovery Support SpecialistBehavioral health experienceCrisis interventionCase managementCultural sensitivityCommunication skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Two years of experience in the behavioral health field, including active participation in the recovery process; or an equivalent combination of training and experience

Valid driver's license

Own personal vehicle that is reliable to drive while working in this role

Must have flexibility to work on the day shift for two weeks of additional training on site at the CRC

Position requires individual with lived experience and will need to obtain the Certified Recovery Support Specialist (CRSS) credential within one year of hire