Peer Specialist- Mobile Crisis Intervention- 10814

$46,322 - $50,482/Yr

Riverside Community Care - Warwick, RI

Full-time - Entry Level

Warwick, RI

Nursing and Residential Care Facilities

About the position

The Peer Specialist for the Mobile Crisis Intervention Team at Riverside Community Care plays a crucial role in providing support and assistance to individuals and families in crisis, particularly those dealing with substance use disorders. This position focuses on creating a welcoming and responsive environment, offering psychoeducation, and facilitating access to community resources and follow-up services. The Peer Specialist utilizes personal experience to convey hope and support recovery efforts, ensuring individuals receive the necessary care during their transition to follow-up services.

Responsibilities

• Convey hope and provide psychoeducation about recovery, rehabilitation, and crisis self-management.
• Assist in arranging services for individuals referred after the Mobile Crisis Intervention (MCI) intervention.
• Support individuals and families during the transition to follow-up services.
• Provide similar services in the MCI service and Adult CCS as staffing and time permit.
• Explain the process to access services and availability of self-help resources.
• Provide follow-up for individuals who may or may not be ready to accept help at the time of initial contact.

Requirements

• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Basic computer fluency, including Microsoft Office.
• Must be a Certified Peer Specialist or obtain certification within 6 months to 1 year of hire.
• Valid driver's license, safe driving record, and regular access to a reliable vehicle.
• High school diploma or equivalent; Bachelor's Degree or Associate's degree in a Human Services or related field preferred.
• Experience as a consumer of services or family member of a consumer preferred.
• One year experience working with the target population required.

Nice-to-haves

• Certification as a Peer Specialist preferred; must begin certification process if hired without certification.
• Experience as a consumer or family member of a consumer.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care.
• Eleven paid holidays.
• Separate accruals for vacation, personal, and sick time.
• Tax-deferred 403(b) retirement savings plan with employer match.
• Employee Assistance Plan / Travel Assistance Plan.
• Employee bonus for referrals resulting in hiring.
• Discounts to movie theaters, sporting, and entertainment events.
• Employee YMCA discount: 10% off a YMCA monthly membership and 50% off the joiner's fee.