Crisis Center Recovery Coach/Peer Support Specialist (26-110)

Kent County CMH Authority•Grand Rapids, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Network180 is seeking a passionate individual to join their team as a Crisis Center Recovery Coach or Crisis Center Peer Support Specialist. This role is part of a multidisciplinary team-based service and will provide interventions for clients experiencing a behavioral health crisis. The Recovery Coach will assist clients in understanding and accessing substance use disorder services, modeling competency in recovery and demonstrating ongoing coping skills within the Crisis Center, which includes a Brief Intervention Clinic and Crisis Stabilization Unit. The Peer Support Specialist will assist individuals in understanding and using mental health and substance use disorders services, also modeling competency in recovery and demonstrating ongoing coping skills within the Crisis Center. This position is 30 hours a week, working Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 10:00 PM to 8:00 AM, in person at 260 Jefferson Ave SE Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503.

Requirements

High School diploma or general education degree (GED).
Must be at least eighteen (18) years old.
Actively working in a recovery program (12-step, church/spiritual, or other recovery support group).
State of Michigan Certified Peer Recovery Coach or be eligible and obtain certification by the State as a Peer Recovery Coach within ninety (90) days of hire.
Long-term, stable recovery from alcohol and other drugs.
Able to identify with other individuals based on their shared life experiences to promote recovery by removing barriers and obstacles to recovery.
Has been a recipient of mental health and/or substance use services for at least one year, with a substantial life disruption due to their substance use condition.
Have personal experience with navigating complex substance use treatment services.
Knowledge and skills sufficient for establishing effective relationships with clients who have a substance use disorder, their families, and team members.
Knowledge about substance use disorders as it pertains to recovery and crisis planning.
Basic computer skills.
Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
Good problem-solving skills.
Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment and skills and capabilities of bridging language/cultural barriers to Network180 services within diverse communities.
High School diploma or general education degree (GED).
Must be at least 18 years of age.
State of Michigan Certified Peer Support Specialist or be eligible to become certified by the State as a Peer Support Specialist within 90 days of hire.
Primary diagnosis of a mental health condition, or Have a strong personal knowledge of what it is like to have first-hand lived experience with a mental health condition that has caused a substantial life disruption, or Has been a recipient of mental health treatment and/or services for at least one year, with a substantial life disruption due to their mental health condition, or Have personal experience in navigating complex mental health treatment services.
Knowledge about mental illnesses and/or substance use disorders as well as recovery and crisis intervention.
Computer skills, including word processing, spreadsheets, email, electronic health record, and data entry skills.
Solid communication skills, both verbal and written.
Demonstrated problem-solving skills.
Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment and skills and capabilities of bridging language/cultural barriers to Network180 services within diverse communities.

Nice To Haves

At least two years of relevant work experience; may include volunteer work.

Responsibilities

Provide interventions for clients experiencing a behavioral health crisis.
Assist clients in understanding and accessing substance use disorder services.
Model competency in recovery and demonstrate ongoing coping skills.
Assist individuals in understanding and using mental health and substance use disorders services.
Model competency in recovery and demonstrate ongoing coping skills.