Crisis Peer Support Specialist

LOCATION

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Location:

789 Clare Avenue Harrison, MI 48625.Some travel toGladwin

County will be required. Additional details will be discussed further in the interview.

This is a full time position, 40 hours per week. Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm is the typical schedule.

Hourly Range: $16.53 - $22.54 per hour depending on experience

• Student loan forgiveness through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Health benefits through BCBS with employer contributions to the HSA
• 12 weeks of 100% paid maternity and paternity leave
• Employer funded short- and long-term disability
• 100% employer funded Defined Benefit (pension) program with vesting after 6 years
• 30 paid leave days (16 annual/12 sick/2 floating) during first year of employment, this increases with years of service
• Performance-based compensation plan with annual increases
• Free CEU training opportunities
• 12 paid holidays

General Description: Provides brief intervention intended to monitor the health, safety, and security of adults receiving mobile crisis support. Responds to individuals verbally, via video, or in person at consumer homes or other designated community meeting locations. Responds and supports at scheduled intervals determined by the service plan as needed or on an emergency basis. Arranges and coordinates support from other interventionists as needed with the goal to mitigate and prevent further crisis for the consumers.

Responsibilities and Duties: Provides direct intervention and stabilization support to individuals and/or families requesting mobile crisis response for assigned counties. Works in collaboration with a crisis stabilization case manager, and crisis mobilization intervention team on appropriate interventions and support to individuals and families. Works collaboratively with CMHCM team and community partners to provide support for crisis response and follow up care.

Monitors the effectiveness of stabilization interventions and documents efforts. Provides back-up coverage for current consumers who may be experiencing crisis or emergent needs. Pays special attention to needs identified in service plans and potential emergency situations that could arise without intervention. Comply with all applicable policies and procedures including documentation requirements in a timely manner. Conducts self-collaboratively with community partners to support comprehensive stabilization efforts and safety for recipients.

Knows and follows emergency procedures for initiating more intensive intervention.

General Education
High School:
Graduate or equivalent

Courses:
General health or human service coursework, e.g., psychology, health promotion
Job-Related

Experience:

Sufficient experience to perform the position at a satisfactory level required.
Licenses, etc.: Individuals must have a valid driver's license while operating a vehicle while on agency business.

Individuals who are functioning as Crisis Peer Support Specialist serving adult beneficiaries must meet MDHHS specialized training and education requirements including: having aprimary diagnosis of a mental health condition that has caused substantial life disruption;having been the recipient of mental health treatment and/or services for at least one year;having personal experience navigating complex mental health treatment services; have beenin recovery for at least one year and self-identify as having a metal health condition with willingness to share their recovery story.

Knowledge: Knowledge of individuals with developmental disabilities, mental illness and substance abuse. Knowledge of medications. Knowledge of appropriate living conditions and emergency procedures, which affect recipient's welfare.

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