Crisis Engagement Specialist

Through hope & healing, Sinnissippi Centers strives to empower all to live their best lives.

• Self-disclose personal experience as a consumer of substance use and/or dual diagnosis with mental health services.
• Be aware of and take appropriate action with high-risk indicators/suicidal and homicidal ideation.
• Participate in statewide events/summits/training/activities that support the education/development/ promotion of WRAP, MHFA, and Recovery Support and Consumer Provider Services.
• Communicate with members of the outpatient team when appropriate and needed for proper consumer care.
• Educate individuals on wellness and recovery support.
• Educate individuals on how to make the treatment work for them and their choices in the recovery process.
• Advocate for individuals using professionalism and non-adversarial approaches.
• Willingness, ability, and commitment to serving as a role model for Recovery.
• Facilitate group and individual sessions.
• Awareness of Recovery planning needs and development.

• Lived experience as a consumer of substance use/mental health services.
• GED or higher education.
• Public speaking and communication skills.
• Experience either as a consumer of or facilitator of groups.
• Ability to utilize computers for service documentation.
• Teaching skills, non-judgmental personality, and empathic listening skills.
• Valid driver's license / current automobile liability insurance, including uninsured motorist coverage
• Current CRSS or desire to pursue CRSS state certification; willingness to acquire CRSS state certification while on the job.
• Ability to pass pre-employment background checks.

This shift is for:
Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday
Noon-9 or 10pm.

• Employee assistance program
• Agency-provided Life insurance
• Supplemental Life insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k) Retirement plan with 50% - employer match

Pay: $18.97 - $19.91 per hour

YOU are welcome here. At Sinnissippi Centers, we understand that each person is unique and rooted in their individual culture. Using evidence-based practices, our approach of trauma-informed care creates a safe place where people are seen, heard, valued, empowered to succeed, and can proudly see themselves-as consumers, as staff, and as community members.