Crisis Intervention Peer Support Specialist

6 days ago


Henderson, Nevada, United States Foundation for Recovery Full time
Job Title: Crisis Intervention Peer Support Specialist

Foundation for Recovery is seeking a highly motivated and compassionate Crisis Intervention Peer Support Specialist to join our team. As a key member of our Mobile Crisis Intervention Team, you will work alongside social workers and law enforcement to provide wrap-around services, mentorship, and support to individuals experiencing behavioral health crises.

Job Summary

The Crisis Intervention Peer Support Specialist will work collaboratively with the MCIT team to provide personalized mentorship, coaching, and guidance to help individuals find and maintain recovery from substance use and mental health conditions. You will provide support to individuals in one-on-one peer support coaching sessions, help individuals develop a recovery plan, provide timely follow-up and courtesy check-ins with individuals, coordinate transportation for individuals to community resources, and lead peer-based peer support groups and mutual-aid meetings.

Responsibilities
  • Manage incoming requests and inbound referrals to the Mobile Crisis Intervention Team.
  • Completes various assessments, surveys, interviews, and other data collection methods to track outcomes of individuals served.
  • Educate participants about local recovery resources, social service and health providers, other treatment and recovery options, harm reduction tools and strategies, and local resources.
  • Manages ride scheduling for individuals to access community providers and resources.
  • Data entry and recording in case management system.
  • Be the key to health activation by listening to the needs, fears, and goals of the individuals you serve and educating on how to access and engage in the health system.
  • Facilitate whole health and recovery support groups.
  • Support individuals with identifying whole health and recovery goals and developing plans to achieve those goals.
  • Support individuals with the planning of their recovery program, and provide motivation to assist individuals with reaching their goals.
  • Provide individualized support, empowerment, and encouragement to individuals through coaching and everyday interactions.
  • Offer recovery management strategies and tools; like journaling, breathing and mindfulness techniques, among others.
  • Offer harm reduction strategies and tools; like Narcan, fentanyl test strips, disease prevention strategies.
  • Listen to individuals' barriers; assist with removing barriers through linkages to resources and other programs.
  • Share and model personal resilience and recovery experiences, when appropriate, acting as a role model for members.
  • Provide regular communication to individuals through phone, text, and in-person follow-ups and check-ins.
  • Maintain clear and concise documentation using the organization's case management software.
  • Complete all necessary data collection, reporting, and documentation related to the program requirements.
  • Prepare program, grant, and caseload reports as needed.
  • Understand and adhere to all state and federal confidentiality laws and regulations.
Work Environment

Our employees work in a supportive and collaborative office environment. This position is full-time and based in the City of Henderson at Henderson City Hall 240 S. Water St., Henderson NV 89015. Foundation for Recovery will provide all the tools necessary to perform the duties of the position.

Requirements
  • Education: Minimum of a High School Diploma or Equivalent
  • Education: Completion of a Peer Support Specialist Training approved by the Nevada Certification Board
  • Certified as a Peer Recovery Support Specialist by the Nevada Certification Board
  • 2 years of prior experience with standard office practices and procedures, including office etiquette, records management and use of case management or electronic health record system, and using computer programs such as Microsoft Office or Google Workspace.
  • 2 years of customer service experience
  • 2 years of experience working with people with behavioral health disorders and individuals from various socio-economic, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds
  • 1-2 years of experience using electronic health records or case management database
  • Must understand and adhere to the Nevada Certification Board's code of ethics for Peer Recovery Support Specialists, federal and state confidentiality laws and regulations, and Nevada mandatory reporting laws and regulations
  • 1-2 years of related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Continuing education or training in harm reduction, trauma-informed care, peer support ethics, confidentiality, motivational interviewing, suicide prevention, mandatory reporting, or others.
  • Prior experience facilitating support groups, group activities, trainings, and/or workshops.
Salary and Benefits
  • Full-time hourly, non-exempt employee
  • Four 10-hour shift schedule, E.g. Monday - Thursday 7 am - 5 pm
  • Fringe benefits, including health, vision, and dental insurance available after 90 days of employment.
  • Salary: $25 per hour commensurate with experience
  • PTO/Vacation Package


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