Mobile Crisis Certified Peer Support Specialist (Peer Recovery) - Porter-Starke 701

Did you know that Porter-Starke Services in Valparaiso has a Mobile Crisis Team? 

Come be a part of this new addition to our services and community as a Mobile Crisis Recovery Specialist! 

BENEFITS

• 401k w/ 20% match

• 11 paid holidays

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

• Competitive wages

• Generous PTO

• Employee discounts (YMCA)

• Employee referral program

• HSA/FSA accounts

• Monthly education loan repayment program

• Tuition assistance for college programs available

• Company paid life insurance

• Casual Fridays

• Work-life balance flexibility 

• Employee Assistance Program

• Company recognition events

• Free health screenings yearly

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Competencies:

The staff member must demonstrate knowledge of:

• Signs and symptoms of substance use disorder

• Signs and symptoms of mental health disorder

• Crisis intervention services on-site and off-site, face-to-face, within the home, and community

• De-escalation techniques

• Assessing the client’s strengths and mental health needs accurately and objectively

• Providing selected therapeutic communication to clients

• Clients rights and confidentiality

• Typing and basic computer usage

• Willingness to work nights, weekends, and holidays according to on-call rotation

• The requirement of adhering to policies and procedures of the agency and professional standards.

The staff member must demonstrate skills in:

• Establishing trust between clients and treatment team members

• Providing information and referrals to community services both in person and via the phone

• Assisting in implementation of goals and objectives identified in treatment plans

• Interacting with clients as peers by sharing common experiences

• Assisting clients in understanding and managing their disorder and symptoms

• Assisting clients in connecting with self-help groups when appropriate

• Assisting clients in gaining access to local programs and services

• Clarifying clients’ understanding of their rights and responsibilities as a recipient of substance use disorder services

• Completing all necessary as required

• Maintaining strict confidentiality at all times

• Communication styles that generate a positive work environment

• Locating, coordinating and accessing appropriate services for client.

Essential Functions:

Essential functions include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Completion of required assessments screenings, including but not limited to the Columbia Suicide Rating Scale (CSSRS)

• Engage individuals in the crisis planning process and completion of a safety plan

• Build rapport to support increased engagement, instillation of hope, and care coordination

• Follow-up with individuals in-person, via phone, or telehealth within two days of the initial crisis intervention

• Provide opportunity for warm hand-offs to identified resource needs (insurance navigation, housing, benefits and entitlements, primary care, educational, or vocational supports)

• Provide referral to medication management to monitor medication compliance, education and training about medications, monitoring side-effects, and providing other nursing/medical assessments

• Provide referral to Case Management (children’s or adult) when appropriate

• Act as informant and advocate to clients regarding consumer rights and responsibilities

• Develop and maintain close working relationship with management staff, co-workers and peers

• Participate in team staffing to provide client and peer insight

• Collaborates with treatment team to increase patient engagement in treatment as evidenced by consistent attendance at huddles, weekly team meetings, staffing, clinical supervision, and with community partners

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the education and/or experience required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Individuals must be in recovery for a minimum of 1 year 

• High school diploma or equivalent required

• Completion of a Peer Recovery Coach Certification (CAPRCI) or Certified Recovery Specialist (CHW/CRS) certification upon employment

• One year of related experience preferred

• Valid Indiana Driver’s license, personal owned auto insurance

• Successful completion of a background check

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