What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Peer Support Specialist (CPSS) position at Common Ground?
Positions available:
1) Full-Time, 40 hours per week, 8 am - 4 pm, Monday - Friday
2) Full-Time, 40 hours per week, 3 pm - 11 pm, Monday - Friday
Base pay $21.00 - $24.00 plus shift differential.
About You
The Crisis Interventionist I (CI I) will be filled by one of the following: Certified Peer Support Specialist. This position involves mobile outreach and intervention to individuals in distress, aiming to offer peer support, guidance, and assistance during their crisis moments. The primary objective is to promote recovery, reduce the risk of hospitalization or institutionalization, and connect individuals with appropriate mental health resources and services. Full job description: (CPSS) Crisis Interventionist I, GMCS - Job Description
Day in the Life
- Partner with Crisis Interventionists II and III to provide crisis support and follow-up services in the community
- Represent Common Ground’s core purpose and values: helping people move from crisis to hope with excellence empowerment, collaboration, innovation, and diversity and inclusivity
- Safety Planning: Collaborate with the individual to create a safety plan that identifies coping strategies, support systems, and resources to use during future crises
- Provide information and referrals to appropriate mental health services, community resources, support groups, and treatment options based on the individual's needs and preferences
- Be willing to share personal experiences in navigating the system and movement through the recovery process as appropriate
What you need to apply
- High School Diploma or GED
- Valid Driver License with acceptable driving record
- Relevant recovery experience
- Michigan Certified Peer Support Specialist
- Minimum of one (1) year of experience providing services to individuals with serious mental health illness
- Minimum of one (1) year of experience providing services to children with serious emotional disturbance and/or intellectual/developmental disabilities
What Makes Us Different?
- Non-Profit mission-driven, person-focused environment
- Opportunity for professional growth
- Smaller Units/Manageable workloads
- Team orientated environment
- An organizational culture of mental & behavioral health support for all
For your hard work
- 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
Common Ground is one of the top-ten crisis intervention organizations in the country. For over 50 years we have been helping people move from crisis to hope. At Common Ground, we help individuals and families who are experiencing crises of any kind, from suicide to substance use, human trafficking, mental illness and more.
Helping people in crisis 24/7 is at the heart of everything we do by offering hope, healing and recovery. Our caring and dedicated team meets people wherever they are; in person, call, text, chat, or virtually. We listen, assist, and advocate for anyone needing emotional support so they do not feel alone.
Common Ground is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status, among other factors.
Find out more at https://commongroundhelps.org
Salary : $21 - $24
