What are the responsibilities and job description for the Care Response Peer Support position at Recovery Resources?
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Do you hold Peer Support Certification and desire to work with individuals during their most vulnerable times?
Recovery Resources (a nonprofit comprehensive mental health/behavioral health organization) is seeking a Care Response Peer Supporter who is passionate about providing quality care to help people triumph over mental illness and addiction. Recovery Resources has partnered regionally with Police & Fire Departments to provide a Care Response Program that supports Police and Fire throughout the region which includes Shaker Heights, South Euclid, University Heights, Richmond Heights and Cleveland Heights. This new community-based mental health response program will take a wholistic approach to mental health and addiction and will be hiring several positions.
As a Care Response Peer Support, you will be partnered with a Care Response Clinician and be embedded with first responders to facilitate “real-time access in the moment” for residents who may benefit from mental health screening, assessment, and rapid access to support services. You’ll work with the Care Response Clinician and first responders to quickly answer calls. You will follow up with residents for wellness checks and assess if basic needs are met, and residents are linked to needed services. As a Care Response Peer Support, you’ll assist in developing a guide/directory of services and agencies available for refer residents. You’ll be part of an interdisciplinary team to review each day’s mental/behavioral health calls/incidents and assist in developing communication processes within the team.
Recovery Resources benefits include competitive salary along with
- Health, dental and vision insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- 11 paid holidays and two floating holidays
- Two years of peer support working with diverse populations
- Candidates must possess a valid driver’s license and have the ability to be cleared to operate a vehicle as part of their job responsibilities.
- Previous professional experience in crisis response or crisis intervention roles
- High School Diploma or GED
- Certified Peer Recover Supporter Certification
- A commitment to the mission of enhancing public safety through community-centered approaches to prevention and intervention.
