Mobile Peer Support Specialist

Common Ground • Flint, MI

12h • Remote

About The Position

This position involves mobile outreach and intervention to individuals in distress, aiming to offer peer support, guidance, and assistance during their crisis moments. Promote recovery, reduce the risk of hospitalization or institutionalization, and connect individuals with appropriate mental health resources and services.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Michigan Certified Peer Support Specialist certification
• Relevant recovery experience
• Valid Michigan Driver License with acceptable driving record regarding eligibility for insurability under Common Ground's insurance policy

Nice To Haves

• Prefer candidate that is open to weekends.

Responsibilities

• Respond swiftly to crisis calls to align with program response times
• Perform curb-side staff safety assessments in order to assess team response requirements
• Drive agency vehicle (or personal vehicle) to community locations to respond to crisis call
• Maintain reliable personal vehicle for use to and from job and occasionally within the community
• Provide active crisis intervention that is welcoming, trauma-informed, brief, and solution-focused to adults/children presenting in distress
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of all crisis interventions and interactions with clients
• Collaborate with individuals/families and their support systems to develop safety plans and identify coping strategies for managing future crises
• Facilitate transition to appropriate aftercare services and assist with implementation of individual recovery plans and coordination of natural supports
• Act as a role model in recovery and the development of coping skills

Benefits

• Generous paid time off (for eligible employees)
• Shift premiums (for eligible employees)
• Employer sponsored benefit & wellness plans (including 16% fringe pay, Calm App, etc.)
• Competitive wages

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees