Peer Support Specialist Supervisor (MRT) (9802)

Baltimore Crisis Response, Inc•Baltimore, MD

108d•Onsite

About The Position

Baltimore Crisis Response, Inc. (BCRI) is seeking a Peer Support Specialist Supervisor to join their Mobile Crisis Team. This role involves providing on-site crisis intervention, assessment, and stabilization services in collaboration with a Peer Support Specialist. The supervisor will assist individuals in crisis with developing safety plans, connecting to resources, and initiating their recovery journey. This position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact by delivering compassionate care and support directly within the community.

Requirements

High school diploma, but an associate degree is preferred.
Valid and unrestricted driver’s license
A minimum of two years of experience working in the field of peer recovery
Possess experiential expertise dealing with our focus areas of treatment
Peer Support Specialist Certification (RPS) Required

Responsibilities

Work collaboratively with other members of the mobile crisis team and respond to individuals in crisis in the community or hospital ED
Work with the individual in crisis to develop a crisis plan, provide linkages to care and introduce other crisis planning tools to the individual as needed, prior to the MCT completion of the crisis run
Work with all members of the team to facilitate engagement of the individual in crisis and helping them feel welcome and comfortable
Create performance improvement plans for staff when necessary
Provide regular documentation for supervision
Model behavior and ethics to the peer specialist
Provide support and supervision to peer specialist
Work with individuals in crisis to assist with continuity of care by giving them mental health, addiction, peer recovery supports and other needed resources
When needed for extra support refer individuals to BCRI’s Peer Support Intervention and Support services
Builds relationships with addiction, mental health and homeless outreach providers, peer recovery supports and other community resources
Performs timely and accurate documentation of all clinical and client-related information
Maintains professional open, effective, and appropriate communication with clients, BCRI staff, management, outside agencies and the public
Complete all required trainings by the scheduled due date and maintain compliance to all BCRI policies and procedures
Empower participants to become self-advocates for their own recovery/wellness
Maintains professional boundaries with clients, staff and other outside agencies
Works with all clients from a strengths-based perspective, providing support and encouragement as they move forward in their recovery