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P/T Peer Support Engagement Specialist

2 months ago


Winfield IL United States DuPage County Health Department Full time
Do you want to make a difference in the lives of others? Your skills, experience, and passion are needed on our team. We are looking for a new team member to join us working as a Peer Support/Engagement Specialist in our Crisis Services programs, The shift for this part-time position is Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday from 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Shift differentials apply to this off shift position. This position does require use of an automobile as the incumbent travels with the community. Crisis services staff work as a team to deliver quality care, and a quick response to residents in need. Click Crisis Services to learn more about our program.

We have great benefits, including health insurance, paid vacation, personal leave, paid federal holidays, tuition reimbursement and an IMRF retirement account, just to name a few.
Join our team and experience a long-term career which brings joy and satisfaction in knowing you make a difference
  • Responds in the community to individuals experiencing a mental health crisis as a member of a two-person response team. Referral sources may include law enforcement, hospitals, individuals or their family members, CARES/SASS.
  • Assists in de-escalation of clients experiencing a mental health crisis through engagement with client and coordination with team member providing clinical intervention.
  • Establish rapport, share experiences and strengthen engagement with the individual experiencing the crisis.
  • Role model positive recovery behaviors with clients in Behavioral Health programs.
  • Provides skill building and case management to clients with high need.
  • Maintains required training, licensure and/or certification.
  • Maintains confidentiality of privileged information and adheres to client privacy laws.
  • Willingness to self-disclose personal lived experience in mental health or substance use recovery (or both) for the benefit of the supporting the individuals' receiving services.
  • Demonstrates sensitivity and understanding of other ethnic groups and cultures.
  • Adheres to department guidelines for attendance and punctuality.
  • Completion of required documentation within established timeframes, through use of an Electronic Client Record
  • Participates in team meetings to assess clients' progress.
  • Participates in emergency response activities as assigned. Two years of experience in the behavioral health field, including active participation in the recovery process; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. This position does require use of an automobile as the incumbent travels within the community.

    ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT:
    Position requires individual with lived experience and will need to obtain the Certified Recovery Support Specialist (CRSS) credential within one year of hire. The CRSS is a credential for those who provide mental health or co-occurring mental illness and substance use recovery support to others. A person with the CRSS credential uses unique insights gained through personal recovery experience.

    For more information about the CRSS credential, including the application process, please see the following sites:

    DuPage County Health Department is an equal-opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Associated topics: addiction, behavioral, case, counselor, domestic, hcpc, lmsw, mental health, rww, social worker