Peer Engagement Specialist

One Hope United • Mount Vernon, IL

2d • $17 - $18 • Onsite

About The Position

The Engagement Specialist works as a team member, supporting the Crisis Care service team and individuals in the community experiencing a crisis. The team consists of Supervisors, Crisis directors, therapists, case managers, MHP, QMHP, and individuals in crisis. The Engagement specialist will provide crisis response services, engage, advocate for, and support individuals and families during crises, and maintain a direct working relationship with them, including follow-up and community linkage to support crisis stability.

Requirements

• High school diploma / GED
• Funder-required lived experience as a consumer of mental health or substance abuse services
• Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and acceptable driving record with OHU required levels of coverage for auto insurance

Nice To Haves

• Engagement/home visiting experience desired
• Funder-preferred 3 yrs post-lived experience
• Community resource experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Provides crisis response during on-call rotation within the required response timeframe
• Response to the crisis will occur in person, by phone, in the office, or via video per approved service delivery by program and or supervisor
• Must be able to work outside of regular office hours, weekends, and holidays as needed
• Requires demonstrated ability to work constructively with clients, other providers, and the community
• Requires knowledge of community resources for referral purposes
• Requires understanding and ability to put into practice the Mental Health Code and the Confidentiality Act
• Requires understanding and the ability to put into practice applicable agency policies and procedures
• Must be able to engage and work effectively with individuals involved in a mental health crisis, substance abuse crisis, or other identified community crisis
• Works cooperatively with other agencies, community partners (local law enforcement, hospitals, schools, etc). Must be able to interact professionally with court personnel, therapists, medical personnel, law enforcement, and all other professionals that may be encountered
• Works jointly with other disciplines to arrange services beyond the scope of practice for a peer engagement specialist
• Must be able to observe and submit accurate written documentation regarding any interaction, providing service
• Must be responsible, organized, personable, and be able to work independently
• Must be able and willing to transport individuals (adults and children) while following program safety guidelines
• Must be reliable and flexible to the program's needs

Benefits

• Tuition assistance up to $2500 per year
• Up to 4 weeks paid Vacation Days
• Up to 6 paid Personal Days
• Up to 5 paid Sick days annually
• Mental Health Day
• Medical, dental, vision
• 403b Retirement
• Flexible spending accounts
• Health savings account
• Agency paid life and ADD up to $50K based on salary
• Multiple Voluntary Supplemental plans for Employee, Spouse, and Child(ren)
• Voluntary Legal Plans
• Pet Insurance
• Agency paid long-term disability
• Agency paid short-term disability
• Career ladders
• Professional development
• Promotion opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED