APD CIT PEER RECOVERY SPECIALIST

City of Alamogordo, NM•Alamogordo, NM

48d•$16

About The Position

Under general supervision, performs daily work assignments for the Mobile Crisis Response Team (MCRT) Division of the Alamogordo Police Department, in accordance with the Employee Manual, Department Policies and Procedures, City of Alamogordo Ordinances, and any applicable State or Federal authority.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent
Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPSW) or Certified Family Support Worker (CFPSW) in New Mexico or the ability to be certified at the next testing opportunity
Lived experience of recovery from a mental health condition and/or a substance use disorder
Valid New Mexico Driver's License, or the ability to obtain within 60 days, with a driving record acceptable to the City of Alamogordo
Any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities

Nice To Haves

Case management
The New Mexico Credentialing Board and Office of Peer Recovery and Engagement (OPRE) determine minimum qualifications for certifications. Testing eligibility and renewal requirements are subject to change pursuant to the Program.

Responsibilities

Assist in performing a danger assessment, a crisis assessment, an environmental assessment, and a lethality assessment upon entry to the community situation
Assist in performing an on-scene assessment and treatment plan
Effectively perform crisis intervention, including de-escalation, crisis planning, and implementation
Design appropriate referral recommendations using available community resources and follow-up
Responsible for all incident documentation
Will be the on-site resource for any relevant clinical information and will be the liaison for collaboration with other involved parties, including families, friends, and other community providers (all under the clinical supervision of an independently licensed clinician)
Provide case management duties to reduce future crisis response needs
Play an advocacy role
Promote self-care, illness self-management, and wellness and recovery
Address population of child, adolescent, adult, dual diagnosis, co-occurring and elderly
Work with families and involved persons to de-escalate the situation, make a crisis plan and enlist cooperation with recommended treatment
Document interactions
Must be able to work as a team with first responders and be aware of first responder culture
Become familiar with police codes and language
Participate in and complete all required training
Provide education in the community about the agency and all components of CRS when needed
Check work email at the beginning and end of each shift
Provide mentoring to interns and new staff
To work as a part of a mobile crisis team serving people in crisis in Otero County
Contributes to a high-quality work culture through participation in training and mentoring to develop skills, including safety-related training and skills
Interacts professionally and provides excellent customer service to all levels of City staff and citizens to ensure high operational and service standards
Performs duties in accordance with the Employee Manual, Department Policies and Procedures, City of Alamogordo Ordinances, and any applicable State or Federal authority
Must obtain and maintain required license(s) and/or certification(s)
Performs such other duties as may be assigned
Maintain the confidentiality of information obtained during the performance of duties