Peer Support/Engagement Specialist AM

DuPage County Health Department; Wheaton (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12 paid holidays

Vacation time

Sick time

Personal days

Tuition & certification reimbursement

Paid parental leave (12 weeks)

IMRF pension

Student Loan Forgiveness Program

Job summary

DuPage County Health Department is seeking a Peer Support/Engagement Specialist to join Crisis Services, working Thurs-Sun, 7:00 am–5:00 pm. The role focuses on engaging individuals in crisis, de-escalation, and recovery support while coordinating with the clinical team.

The position requires lived recovery experience, a valid driver's license, and commitment to on-site orientation. Training and credentialing support are provided as part of our comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in the behavioral health field.
• Must have a valid driver's license and reliable personal vehicle.
• On-site, paid HR new hire orientation and training 8:00 am–4:30 pm.
• Must obtain CRSS credential within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Primary assignment on the Substance Use Stabilization Unit (Sobering Care and Withdrawal for adults).
• Establish rapport and strengthen engagement with individuals in substance use crisis.
• Assist in de-escalation of clients experiencing a mental health crisis through engagement with clients and coordination with team members.
• Role model positive recovery behaviors with clients in Crisis Programs.
• Provides skill building and case management to clients with high need.
• Maintaining required training, licensure and/or certification.
• Maintaining confidentiality of privileged information and adheres to client privacy laws.
• Demonstrating sensitivity and understanding of other ethnic groups and cultures.
• Adhering to department guidelines for attendance and punctuality.
• Completing required documentation within established timeframes, through use of an Electronic Client Record.
• Participating in team meetings to assess clients’ progress.
• Participating in emergency response activities as assigned.

Job description

Do you want to make a difference in the lives of others? Your skills, experience, and passion are needed on our team. We are looking for a new team member to join us working as a Peer Support/Engagement Specialist in our Crisis Services programs, Thursday through Sunday from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm. Crisis services staff work as a team to deliver quality care, and a quick response to residents in need. Click Crisis Services to learn more about our program.

This position comes with an outstanding benefits package designed to support your personal and professional well-being. As a DuPage County employee, you’ll enjoy 12 paid holidays, 12 days of vacation, paid sick time, 5 paid personal days and tuition and certification reimbursement to help you continue growing in your career. We also offer 12 weeks of paid parental leave so you can be there for life’s most important moments. The position is pension-eligible through the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF), giving you peace of mind with a guaranteed retirement plan. Plus, you may qualify for the Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program, making your financial future even brighter. Salary may increase based on experience.

Join our team and experience a long-term career which brings joy and satisfaction in knowing you make a difference!

Our accredited crisis recovery center is dedicated to delivering exceptional services and support to our community, proudly holding: The American Association of Suicidology Certification.

• Primary assignment is on the Substance Use Stabilization Unit, which includes Sobering Care and Withdrawal Management services for adults 18 and over.
• Establishing rapport, sharing experiences, and strengthen engagement with individuals in substance use crisis.
• Assisting in de-escalation of clients experiencing a mental health crisis through engagement with clients and coordination with team members providing clinical intervention.
• Willing to self-disclose personal lived experience in mental health or substance use recovery (or both) for the benefit of supporting the individuals’ receiving services.
• Role model positive recovery behaviors with clients in Crisis Programs.
• Provides skill building and case management to clients with high need.
• Maintaining required training, licensure and/or certification.
• Maintaining confidentiality of privileged information and adheres to client privacy laws.
• Demonstrating sensitivity and understanding of other ethnic groups and cultures.
• Adhering to department guidelines for attendance and punctuality.
• Completing of required documentation within established timeframes, through use of an Electronic Client Record
• Participating in team meetings to assess clients’ progress.
• Participating in emergency response activities as assigned.

Two years of experience in the behavioral health field, including active participation in the recovery process; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. This role requires you to have a valid driver's license, along with your own personal vehicle that is reliable to drive while working in this role. Ability to attend on site, paid, HR new hire orientation and training between the hours of 8:00 am and 4:30 pm.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT: Position requires individual with lived recovery experience and will need to obtain the Certified Recovery Support Specialist (CRSS) credential within one year of hire. The CRSS is a credential for those who provide mental health, substance use, or co-occurring mental illness and substance use recovery support to others. A person with the CRSS credential uses unique insights gained through personal recovery experience.

As it is a requirement of the role, please see the following sites for more information about the CRSS credential, including the application process:

https://www.illinoismentalhealthcollaborative.com/consumers/consumer_crss.htm

http://www.iaodapca.org/credentialing/recovery-support-specialist/

http://www.iaodapca.org/jobs/post-a-job/