Evening Crisis Intervention Peer Specialist

Sante Group Companies; Charlotte Hall (MD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Financial assistance for certification

No cost supervision for certification

Career growth opportunities

Flexible work schedules

Wellness program

Paid parental leave

Impactful community work

Engaged coworkers

Job summary

Santé Group Companies in Southern Maryland is hiring a Full-Time Peer Recovery Specialist (in office) to join our frontline crisis intervention team in Charlotte Hall. The shift is 4:00pm–12:00am, Monday through Friday.

You will assess, evaluate, and apply crisis intervention techniques, and develop a crisis plan for continuation of services. The role requires CPRS certification, a high school diploma or equivalent with experience, and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Current Peer Recovery Specialist Certification (CPRS)
• High School Diploma or equivalent and at least one year professional experience (experience working with children and families in a community-based program preferred)
• Two years in full recovery AND five years lived experience with mental illness, substance abuse, or a co-occurring disorder for yourself or your family
• Valid driver’s license and proof of current automobile insurance

Responsibilities

• Assist in performing a danger assessment, a crisis assessment, an environmental assessment upon entry to the community situation and lethality assessment
• Assist in performing an on-scene assessment and treatment plan
• Effectively perform crisis intervention including de-escalation, crisis planning and implementation
• Design appropriate referral recommendations using available community resources
• Address population of child, adolescent, adult, dual-diagnosis, co-occurring and elderly
• Work with families and involved persons to de-escalate the situation, make a crisis plan, and enlist cooperation with recommended treatment
• Document interactions using CRS procedures
• Must be able to work with first responders and be aware of first responder culture
• Must familiarize oneself with police codes and language
• Participate in and complete all required trainings
• Provide education in the community about the agency and all components of CRS when needed
• Check work e-mail at the beginning and end of each shift
• Provide mentoring to interns and new staff
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Crisis intervention

De-escalation

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

CPRS Certification

Job description

Santé Group Companies in Southern Maryland is hiring a Full-Time Peer Recovery Specialist (in office) to join our frontline crisis intervention team in Charlotte Hall. The shift is 4:00pm–12:00am, Monday through Friday.

You will assess, evaluate, and apply crisis intervention techniques, and develop a crisis plan for continuation of services. The role requires CPRS certification, a high school diploma or equivalent with experience, and a valid driver's license.