Peer Specialist - Community Crisis Stabilization
About The Position
Riverside Community Care is seeking a Peer Specialist for their Community Crisis Stabilization (CCS) program. This role focuses on making the CCS services welcoming, comfortable, supportive, and responsive to individuals utilizing the residential and community program. Leveraging personal experience and knowledge of the system of care, Peer Specialists offer support, information, and assistance in connecting with community-based resources and services throughout the program intake, Action Planning process, and the course of treatment and discharge. All Peer Specialist staff will receive training in recovery-focused peer support for Substance Use Disorders (SUD), assisting with interventions for individuals/families in crisis due to substance use disorders. They will support the explanation of the process to access services, the availability of self-help resources, and provide follow-up for those who may or may not be ready to accept help at the time of initial contact.
Requirements
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Basic computer fluency (including Microsoft Office)
- Must be a Certified Peer Specialist or obtain certification as a Peer Specialist within 6 months-1 year of hire
- Valid driver’s license, safe driving record, and regular access to a reliable vehicle
- High school diploma or equivalent
Nice To Haves
- Certification as a Peer Specialist preferred; must immediately begin and diligently work toward certification process if hired without certification
Responsibilities
- Assists individuals in learning to understand the benefits and challenges of their mental health condition.
- Guides individuals using services through their recovery process by understanding stages of recovery and role of the recovery specialist at each stage and assisting individuals to communicate the goals of their personal recovery action plans to other team members.
- Provides advocacy, support, and education during the screening, assessment and transition processes; across the spectrum and duration of CCS services; and during transition to independence and discharge.
- Coordinates and leads informal groups related to peer-support, recovery, resiliency and resources.
Benefits
- Comprehensive, high-quality health, dental, and vision insurance options
- Flexible Spending Accounts – both medical and dependent care
- Eleven paid holidays
- Separate accruals for vacation (increases with tenure), personal, and sick time
- Tax-deferred 403(b) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Employee Assistance Plan / Travel Assistance Plan
- Employee bonus for referrals resulting in hiring
- Discounts to movie theaters, sporting, and entertainment events
- Employee YMCA discount: 10% off a YMCA monthly membership and 50% off the joiner’s fee
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
