Mobile Crisis Peer Support Specialist-

Community Health NetworkAhoskie, NC
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About The Position

Join Community! Community Health Network was created by our neighbors, for our neighbors. Over 60 years later, “community” is still the heart of our organization. It means providing our neighbors with the best care possible, backed by state-of-the-art technology. It means getting involved in the communities we serve through volunteer opportunities and local initiatives. It means ensuring our dedicated caregivers can learn and grow to stay at the top of their fields and to better serve our patients. And above all, it means exceptional care, simply delivered — and we could not do it without you. Make a Difference. The Mobile Crisis Peer Support Specialist will engage with individuals and families to improve their health and wellness, live self-directive lives, and strive to reach their full potential. This role is responsible for conducting crisis response with a trauma-informed approach during a crisis event, providing support and assisting with de-escalation, to individuals in the community and via the crisis response hotline. The Mobile Crisis Peer Support Specialist performs a wide range of tasks to assist consumers engagement in treatment, in regaining control over their lives and recovery process. They will model competence in recovery and coping and are willing to utilize his/her/their own story of recovery to assist consumers toward their own recovery goals. The team will partner with first responders and community partners to reduce arrests and the need for support from emergency departments.

Requirements

  • Current Indiana Driver's License with valid vehicle insurance.
  • Verified completion of a state-approved Certified Recovery Specialist training program and passing score on certification exam.
  • Completed Addiction Peer Recovery Coach Certification.
  • 1+ years of experience in a human service recovery field.

Nice To Haves

  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Positive attitude toward problem-solving.
  • Ability to work with clients in various stages of change.

Responsibilities

  • Engage with individuals and families to improve their health and wellness.
  • Conduct crisis response with a trauma-informed approach during crisis events.
  • Provide support and assist with de-escalation to individuals in the community and via the crisis response hotline.
  • Assist consumers in engagement in treatment and regaining control over their lives.
  • Model competence in recovery and coping.
  • Utilize personal recovery story to assist consumers toward their recovery goals.
  • Partner with first responders and community partners to reduce arrests and emergency department support.

Benefits

  • $5,000 sign on bonus for certified peers.
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