Mobile Crisis Peer Support Specialist CPSS – Weekend Shifts

Common Ground; Flint (MI); On-site; USD 28,929 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Shift premiums

Employer sponsored benefit & wellness

Competitive wages

Job summary

Common Ground seeks a MDHHS Certified Peer Support Specialist to perform mobile outreach and crisis intervention, supporting individuals in distress and guiding them to recovery resources. The role emphasizes trauma-informed care, rapid crisis response, and coordination with families and service providers.

Primary duties include field outreach, documentation, and collaboration to develop safety plans. The position offers weekend shifts and a competitive hourly wage with shift differentials,

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Michigan Certified Peer Support Specialist certification.
• Relevant recovery experience in a related role.
• Valid Michigan Driver License with insurability per Common Ground policy.

Responsibilities

• Respond swiftly to crisis calls to meet program response times.
• Perform curb-side staff safety assessments to determine response needs.
• Drive agency or personal vehicle to community locations for crisis response.
• Maintain reliable personal vehicle for job use and community engagements.
• Provide trauma-informed, brief, solution-focused crisis intervention to adults/children.
• Document crisis interventions and client interactions accurately and timely.
• Collaborate with clients and support networks to develop safety plans and coping strategies.
• Facilitate transition to aftercare services and coordinate recovery plans.
• Model recovery and skill development for coping strategies.

Skills

CPSS Certification

Crisis Intervention

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Michigan Certified Peer Support Specialist certification

Relevant recovery experience

Job description

Common Ground seeks a MDHHS Certified Peer Support Specialist to perform mobile outreach and crisis intervention, supporting individuals in distress and guiding them to recovery resources. The role emphasizes trauma-informed care, rapid crisis response, and coordination with families and service providers.

Primary duties include field outreach, documentation, and collaboration to develop safety plans. The position offers weekend shifts and a competitive hourly wage with shift differentials,