Crisis Response Peer Specialist

Catholic Charities Eastern Washington; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick leave

Paid vacation

Health membership discount

Retirement plan

Long-Term Disability insurance

Life Insurance

13 paid holidays

Job summary

Catholic Charities Eastern Washington is seeking a Peer Support Specialist to assist households and individuals within the CAReS program. You will provide de-escalation techniques, behavioral health management, and community resource navigation to promote client recovery and self-sufficiency.

As part of the Onsite Supportive Housing Services team, you will collaborate with partners to address housing stability and health needs, while maintaining HIPAA compliance and client confidentiality.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• One year of successful work experience required.
• Lived experience that helps understand and relate to program clients.
• Valid Driver’s License required; background check; DBHR Peer Training certification within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Provide Peer Support services per SAMSHA guidelines to assist CAReS clients in housing and unsheltered.
• Embed with CAReS to de-escalate and provide supportive services, especially in crisis.
• Provide case management for clients in unstable situations.
• Connect clients to needed services and goals driven by client.
• Follow up with clients and staff after incidents to ensure continued support.
• Identify tenants at risk of eviction and help remove barriers to housing stability.
• Collaborate with community partners to connect clients to services.
• Assist with housing referrals and client-identified goals.
• Empower clients to solve problems and find their own solutions.
• Work with Onsite Supportive Housing Services to address behavioral and physical health needs.
• Model personal responsibility, self-advocacy and hopefulness.
• Accurately document time worked per agency standards.
• Work with Integrated Case Management to meet grant and contract requirements.
• Maintain confidentiality and HIPAA safeguards for PHI.

Skills

Peer support

De-escalation techniques

Case management

Community resource navigation

Crisis intervention

HIPAA confidentiality

Phone/email communication

Cultural humility

Education

High school diploma or GED

One year of successful work experience

Lived experience relevant to clients

Tools

Word Processing software

Spreadsheet software

Database software

Job description

Catholic Charities Eastern Washington is seeking a Peer Support Specialist to assist households and individuals within the CAReS program. You will provide de-escalation techniques, behavioral health management, and community resource navigation to promote client recovery and self-sufficiency.

As part of the Onsite Supportive Housing Services team, you will collaborate with partners to address housing stability and health needs, while maintaining HIPAA compliance and client confidentiality.