Peer Support Specialist- Part-time- Fullerton

2 weeks ago


Chicago, United States Healthcare Alternative Systems, Inc (H.A.S) Full time

**Peer Support Specialist
- Part-Time
- Fullerton**
5005 W. Fullerton Ave.

Chicago, IL, 60639

Part-time, non-exempt

Healthcare Alternative Systems, Inc. (H.A.S.) is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization providing behavioral health services to Chicago and the surrounding communities. We offer a continuum of programs addressing substance abuse, mental health, adolescent issues, family relationships, and more. Every year, H.A.S. serves over six thousand individuals.

**Benefits**:

- CEU eligible on-site trainings
- Competitive hourly salary
- Paid time off

**ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS**:
The Peer Recovery Specialist provides crisis services to participants within the Belmont Cragin, Avondale, and Hermosa communities. The crisis team operates out of the Living Room to provide crisis services on a 24/7 basis. Peer Recovery Specialist use their personal experience to engage with participants, 18 years and older, to de-escalate the crisis, complete a risk assessment and connect participants to mental health, substance abuse, domestic violence, etc. services as needed.

24/7 Living Room with 3 shifts available (8 am - 4 pm, 4 pm - 12 am, and 12 am - 8 am). Weekends also operate in 3 shifts. Full and part-time shifts available.

**Peer Support Specialist Responsibilities**:

- The Peer Support Specialist is responsible for searching and locating community and recovery resources for all participants.
- The Peer Support Specialist assists in the ongoing development of recovery plans of action.
- Share own experiences of recovery with mental illness and/or substance use, when clinically appropriate, as a motivator in assisting participants in recovery process.
- Understanding of different philosophies and approaches to mental illness, substance use treatment, and harm reduction.
- Assess and provide support for information and appropriate referrals; internal and external.
- Provide brief resource and service navigation for participants who may be experiencing homelessness, income insecurity, domestic violence, or other social service needs.
- Participate in regular outreach activities, including canvassing the community, tabling at community events, and collaborating with other HAS outreach teams
- Ensure all documentation is completed and entered in the database for record tracking.
- Must attend and participate in assigned trainings and professional development opportunities.
- Participate in supervisions, team meetings, agency meetings and agency fundraising efforts.
- Responsible for creating and facilitating communication, group topics, and activities for participants.
- The Peer Support Specialist must maintain long term stable recovery.
- The Peer Support Specialist must be able to obtain and maintain state certification.
- Promptly respond to all correspondence.
- Perform other duties as assigned by Program Supervisor.

**Site-Specific Responsibilities**:

- Provide crisis intervention for all active participants and first-time walk-ins.
- Complete crisis assessments in the Living Room using a client-centered and trauma-informed approach along with motivational interviewing.
- Provide crisis services with the goal of prevention, intervention, and immediate stabilization.
- Create safety plans as needed.
- Assist in determining a need for an involuntary petition, additional psychiatric assessments, or other emergency services.
- Collaborate with CPD and other community entities to receive phone and in-person referrals.
- Maintain the Living Room cleanliness by cleaning up after participants leave.

**Peer Support Specialist Qualifications**:

- Personal experience in the recovery process required. Prefer a two-year minimum in stable recovery.
- Good oral and written communication skills.
- Commitment to ongoing professional development and training.
- Willingness to work in the community and in the office.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
- Flexible to adapt to schedules and workload to the needs and demands of the program.
- Possession of a valid Illinois motor vehicle operator’s license and willingness to use personal vehicle in course of employment.
- H.A.S. requires all staff to work onsite.
- Ability to use the computer or willingness to be trained.

**Education and Experience Requirements**
- Must possess a High School Diploma or its equivalent.
- Certified Recovery Support Specialist (CRSS) - obtained within one (1) year from date of employment is required.

**EOE



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