Mobile Peer Support Specialist

Description

Position at Common Ground

Seeking Certified Peer Support Specialist (CPSS) for a position with the Oakland Crisis Intervention & Recovery Team (OCIRT)! This program operates to provide mobile crisis support services in Oakland county. To view more information please view the job description: OCIRT Peer - Job Description

Current Openings:

• Part-Time, 16 hours per week, 8am - 4pm, Saturday/Sunday
  
  

Base pay: $19 - 22, plus shift differential.

About You

The Crisis Interventionist I (CI I) will be filled by the following: MDHHS 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.

Day in the Life

• Partner with Crisis Interventionists to provide crisis support services in the community
• Provide support and assist in building trust and rapport with people in crisis
• Encourage individuals/families to be actively involved with planning and treatment
• Develop understanding and management of wellness and triggers
• Explore and link individual/families with natural and community supports
• Provide crisis intervention, first aid and emergency procedures, as needed
• Maintain accurate and thorough records of all service activities according to Common Ground procedures
• Be willing to share personal experiences in navigating the system and movement through the recovery process as appropriate
• Be willing to assist transitioning to less intense services by mentoring towards recovery
• Act as a role model in recovery and the development of coping skills
• All electronic or hard copy documents are signed prior to end of shift
  
  

What You Need To Apply

• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid Driver License with acceptable driving record
• Michigan Certified Peer Support Specialist
  
  

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