Crisis-Ready Behavioral Health Peer Responder

Ozark Center; United States; On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Ozark Center in the United States is seeking a Community-Focused Peer Support Specialist who bridges community members with support services, emphasizing engagement, crisis intervention, and collaboration with law enforcement. You bring lived experience, advocate for holistic, trauma-informed care, and help connect people to mental health, substance use treatment, housing, and other resources.

The role requires building trust with residents and coordinating with the Police Social Work team.

Qualifications

• Lived experience of mental health challenges or substance use.
• Trauma-informed approach to care.
• Ability to collaborate with social workers and law enforcement.

Responsibilities

• Community Outreach and Engagement: Actively engage with community members to identify those in need of peer support services. Build relationships with local organizations, community leaders, and residents.
• Crisis Intervention: Respond promptly when law enforcement identifies individuals requiring peer support. Provide emotional support, active listening, and practical assistance during crises. Help de-escalate situations and prevent further legal entanglement.
• Resource Connection: Connect individuals to mental health services, substance use treatment, housing, domestic violence, housing, and other community resources. Collaborate with social workers, counselors, and other professionals.
• Collaboration with Social Work Team: Work closely with other members of the Police Social Work team. Consult and coordinate services to ensure comprehensive support for community members.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Lived Experience

Crisis Intervention

Community Engagement

Job description

Ozark Center in the United States is seeking a Community-Focused Peer Support Specialist who bridges community members with support services, emphasizing engagement, crisis intervention, and collaboration with law enforcement. You bring lived experience, advocate for holistic, trauma-informed care, and help connect people to mental health, substance use treatment, housing, and other resources.

The role requires building trust with residents and coordinating with the Police Social Work team.