Co-Responder Peer Recovery Specialist
About The Position
Santé is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Co-Responder Peer Recovery Specialist to join our team. The employee will assess, evaluate, and perform crisis intervention techniques, and will develop a crisis plan for continuation of services related to individual clients. He or she will be responsible for all incident documentation, and will be the on-site resource for any relevant clinical information, as well as the liaison for collaboration with other involved parties including families, friends, and other community providers (all under clinical supervision of an LCSW-C/LCPC).
Requirements
- Peer Recovery Specialist Certification (CPRS)
- At least 3 years in full recovery and 5 years lived experience.
- Valid driver’s license and proof of current automobile insurance.
Nice To Haves
- Awareness of first responder culture
- Familiarity with police codes and language
Responsibilities
- Assist in performing an on scene assessment and treatment plan
- Assist in performing a danger assessment, a crisis assessment, an environmental assessment upon entry to the community situation and lethality assessment
- Effectively perform crisis intervention including de-escalation, crisis planning and implementation
- Design appropriate referral recommendations using available community resources
- 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 using CRS procedures
- Must be able to work with first responders and be aware of first responder culture
- Must familiarize oneself with police codes and language
- Participate in and complete all required trainings
- Provide education in the community about the agency and all components of CRS when needed
- Check work e-mail at the beginning and end of each shift
- Provide mentoring to interns and new staff
- Other duties as assigned
Benefits
- Sign On Bonus: $2,000
- Opportunities for career growth, training and development
- Flexible work schedules and shifts
- Company-wide wellness program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
