26-11620 Overnight Peer Support Specialist AMHS/Crisis Services

Ceicmh; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift incentives (evening/overnight/5–

Job summary

CMHA-CEI in Lansing seeks a crisis support worker to provide direct interventions and supportive services to individuals in crisis. You will work under the Bridges Crisis Unit and Crisis Services to fulfill the unit's mission and policies.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, 1 year of relevant experience, computer proficiency including Smart Care and MS Word, and a Michigan driver’s license with reliable transportation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 1 year experience with persons with emotional impairments.
• Must operate a computer and gain proficiency in CMHA-CEI systems, including Smart Care and MS Word.
• Valid Michigan driver's license and reliable transportation required.

Responsibilities

• Provide enhanced support for persons in crisis under supervision of program coordinators.
• Carry out activities of the unit in line with CMHA-CEI mission and policies.
• Perform direct interventions and supportive services as part of crisis response.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Communication

Empathy

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Smart Care

Microsoft Word

Job description

Shift Incentive: + $1.25/hour for hours worked 5pm – 12am | + $2/hour for hours worked 12am – 8am | + $3/hour for weekends worked Friday 5pm – Monday 8am

CMHA-CEI is a Michigan Certified Bronze Level Veteran Friendly Employer and we encourage active military service member, veterans, and their family member to apply.

Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Coordinators of Bridges Crisis Unit and Crisis Services, provides an enhanced level of support for persons with mental illness and substance use disorders. Duties include a variety of supportive services and direct interventions with consumers who are in crisis. Responsible for carrying out all activities of the program/sub-unit in such a manner that fulfills CMHA-CEI’s mission, policies and procedures.

Requirements

Possession of high school diploma or G.E.D. equivalency required. A minimum of one (1) years’ experience interacting with persons with emotional impairments required. Must have experienced a significant disruption in their lives from the onset of a severe mental illness, have received public mental health services currently or in the past for the mental and are now in recovery. Must be able to operate a computer and have the ability to gain proficiency in CMHA-CEI’s computer systems, including Smart Care and Microsoft Word. Possession of a valid Michigan driver’s license and access to reliable transportation for job-related use is required.

Conditional Employment Requirements

Employment offers for this position will be contingent upon the results of a criminal background check and verification of an acceptable Michigan driving record. Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen.

CMHA-CEI’s promotion of diversity is fueled by the desire to seek equal opportunity for all persons. CMHA-CEI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.

Salary

$19.85 – $22.23 hourly. + $1.25/hour for hours worked 5pm – 12am, + $2/hour for hours worked 12am – 8am, + $3/hour for weekends worked Friday 5pm – Monday 8am

Hours

Sunday - Wednesday 6pm-4am

Location

AMHS/Crisis Services, Lansing, MI.