Peer Support Specialist Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Certified Peer Support Specialist (CPSS) OR Behavioral Health Crisis Professional, OR qualified to become a Behavioral Health Crisis Professional
• High School Diploma or GED (for CPSS qualification)
• Michigan Certified Peer Support Specialist certification (for CPSS qualification)
• Valid Michigan Driver License with acceptable driving record regarding eligibility for insurability under Common Ground's insurance policy
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Services field (for Behavioral Health Crisis Professional qualification)
• Minimum of 1 year of experience treating or working with children, adolescents, and families in a behavioral health clinical, educational or crisis intervention setting (for Behavioral Health Crisis Professional qualification)
• If hired, must complete Behavioral Health Crisis Provider Training (BHCPT) via Wayne State University in the prescribed timeline per Common Ground (for Behavioral Health Crisis Professional qualification)
• Completion of Behavioral Health Crisis Provider Training (BHCPT) via Wayne State University, if qualified to become a Behavioral Health Crisis Professional
• Strong typing skills

Nice To Haves

• Relevant recovery experience, strongly preferred
• Previous experience in mobile crisis response, strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Drive agency vehicle (or own personal vehicle) to community locations to respond to crisis calls
• Maintain reliable personal vehicle to drive to and from shifts and occasionally within the community
• Respond swiftly to crisis calls by utilizing GPS to navigate the community, aligning with program response times
• Conduct curbside safety assessments to identify potential risks and safety concerns for individuals or families in crisis, including risks of self-harm or harm to others
• Arrange or provide transportation, using an agency vehicle when appropriate to ensure individuals are safely transported to designated locations
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of all crisis interventions, assessments, and interactions with individuals served, utilizing strong typing skills to efficiently record information in real time
• Submit all electronic or hard copy documents that are complete, accurate, and signed prior to end of shift
• Use Crisis Theory to provide short-term interventions to people in order to facilitate immediate stabilization of emotions and behavior
• Provide active crisis intervention that is welcoming, trauma-informed, brief, and solution-focused to adults/children presenting in distress
• Collaborate with individuals/families and their support systems to develop safety plans and identify coping strategies for managing future crises
• Educate and assist significant others and family members with the petitioning process, as needed
• Complete mobile assessments of crisis situations and person/family’s needs
• Collaborate with local mental health agencies, hospitals, law enforcement, and other community resources to facilitate appropriate referrals and follow-up care
• Act as an advocate for the needs and rights of every person/family including service providers and community agents
• Comply with federal, state, county, and agency regulations governing Intensive Crisis Stabilization and the delivery of specialty services and supports
• Provide first aid and emergency procedures, as needed

Benefits

• Employer sponsored benefit & wellness plans (including 16% fringe pay, etc.)
• Free Premium subscription to the CALM app
• Competitive pay
• Generous Paid Time Off to recharge and refocus
• Non-Profit mission-driven, person-focused environment
• Be part of a purpose-driven team serving individuals in crisis 24/7
• Work in an organization that values healing, recovery, and human connection
• Help shape and grow a vital program meeting urgent community
• Opportunity for professional growth
• Team orientated environment
• An organizational culture of mental & behavioral health support for all