Flexible Hours Crisis Recovery Peer Specialist

Northwestern Medicine; DeKalb (IL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Casual Recovery Support Specialist to join Mobile Crisis Response Teams. This role focuses on peer support, trauma-informed care, and linking consumers to community resources.

The position emphasizes flexible shifts, crisis de-escalation, and recovery-oriented practices, aimed at reducing hospitalizations and promoting person-centered care. Responsibilities include advocacy, service planning, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent evidence.
• Valid Driver's License
• Proof of auto insurance.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an individual advocate for consumers.
• Utilize training and personal recovery experiences to provide peer support.
• Provide recovery information and activities to all consumers; connect to supports; follow trauma-informed care principles.
• Assess and evaluate consumer’s needs, strengths, goals, and resources.
• Transports consumers to and from home, appointments, or school as needed.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to develop individual plans.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Casual Recovery Support Specialist to join Mobile Crisis Response Teams. This role focuses on peer support, trauma-informed care, and linking consumers to community resources.

The position emphasizes flexible shifts, crisis de-escalation, and recovery-oriented practices, aimed at reducing hospitalizations and promoting person-centered care. Responsibilities include advocacy, service planning, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.