Peer Recovery Specialist: Crisis Support & Empowerment

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare; DeKalb (IL); On-site; USD 23,419 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine seeks a Recovery Support Specialist to provide peer-based crisis response and recovery services within the hospital and community settings in DeKalb, IL. You will deliver trauma-informed care, assist with safety planning, and connect patients to resources while working as part of an interdisciplinary team.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or equivalent, valid driver’s license, and CRSS credential within 2,000 hours of supervised work.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• CRSS credential required after completing 2,000 supervised hours.
• Valid driver's license, proof of auto insurance, and annual driving abstract are required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an individual advocate for consumers.
• Utilize training and personal recovery experiences to provide peer support for consumers.
• Provide recovery information and activities to all consumers; information, resources and connection to natural supports; and must follow principles of trauma informed care.
• Assess and evaluate consumer’s needs, strengths, goals, and resources.
• As directed, transports consumers to and from home, appointments, meetings, and/or school.
• Advocate within systems to promote person centered recovery support services. Work with an interdisciplinary team in reviewing cases and developing individual plans.
• Implement individual service plans through rehabilitation services such as case management, advocacy, outreach, skills training groups (i.e. WRAP), social rehabilitation, and community support as indicated.
• Provide linkage case management, participate in treatment planning and discharge planning.
• Consult with other staff regarding assessment and treatment/intervention planning. Consults with licensed hospital professionals regarding clinical situations and maintains close communication with supervisor.
• Consult with other service agencies around case‑specific and programmatic issues.
• Refer and link consumers to other human service programs and care providers as indicated.
• Serve as a liaison to other community agencies as needed.
• Build relationships with local police, fire, emergency departments, and other organizations to promote awareness of Living Room services.
• Provide on‑site support and introduction to services to patients within the hospital and outpatient settings (e.g. Emergency Department, Medical Floors, etc.).
• Train other providers and non‑providers in areas related to service specialties.
• Document service provision as required by NM standards.
• Maintain clinical and management records in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate ability to meet the productivity requirements set in accordance with program goals.
• Attend required staff and other meetings
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Valid Driver's License

Proof of auto insurance

Annual Driving Abstract

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

CRSS credential within 2,000 supervised hours

Job description

Northwestern Medicine seeks a Recovery Support Specialist to provide peer-based crisis response and recovery services within the hospital and community settings in DeKalb, IL. You will deliver trauma-informed care, assist with safety planning, and connect patients to resources while working as part of an interdisciplinary team.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or equivalent, valid driver’s license, and CRSS credential within 2,000 hours of supervised work.