Grade Iii Peer Support Specialist - Mobile Crisis Unit

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

An employee in this position is required to perform some or all of the following: perform community outreaches with another MCU staff for purpose of intervening in crisis, when contacted by individuals, schools, law enforcement, etc.; engage with persons in crisis to facilitate interventions by utilizing personal knowledge and lived experience in the mental health system and/or recovery community; link individuals to appropriate community services and assist with completing paperwork as needed; use approved Continuum of Intervention techniques in a safe and appropriate manner as needed; provide supportive services during and after the crisis; advocate and assist with opportunities to engage in self-directed care; provide medication administration and observe/record response; assist persons served /family/support system in dealing with community based services/systems; comply with Transportation Policy (09-002-0010), Alcohol & Drug Testing Policy (06-001-0010), and Background Check Policy (06-001-0015), as well as supervisors/designee directives; maintain confidentiality.

*Although this program works non-typical hours, this position is for day shift.*

St. Clair County Community Mental Health embraces an employment environment that promotes recovery and discovery with an integrated person-centered approach to treatment services that is trauma informed and culturally competent. An employee in this or any position is expected to support this environment.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

The position has no supervisory responsibilities, and reports to program Supervisor

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Technical Skills

• Education:

- High School Diploma or general educational development (GED) certificate with experience listed below

• Licensure:

- Valid Michigan Driver’s license

• Experience/Skills:

- Experience as a recipient of mental health services

• Other:

- If using agency/DOT vehicles, passing random drug and alcohol screening

- Must have access to personal vehicle

Behavioral Skills

• Applicants chosen for interview will be evaluated on qualifications related to:

- Ability to utilize clear procedures for solving a limited number of routine or similar problems choosing from a few specific alternatives

- Ability to respond to directions

- Ability to exert some control over time and effort.

- Ability to provide or exchange routine information

- Ability to deal with minor conflicts tactfully

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Technical Skills

• Education:

- None

• Licensure:

- None

• Experience/Skills:

- Several years’ experience in mental health field

- Lived experience with behavioral health issues

• Other:

- None

Behavioral Skills

- None

PERSONAL DEMANDS:

Personal demands refers to the physical demands, such as awkward positions, Heavy lifting, etc., and the mental demands, such as concentration, attention, perception, etc.

While performing duties of this job, the employee might expect light, regular physical demand, such as constant standing or walking; close attention, such as observation of gauges, timers, etc. The employee may occasionally be required to utilize CMH approved physical management techniques.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work environment refers to the elements of work surroundings which tend to be disagreeable or to make the work more difficult. These include, but are not limited to: dust, oil, fumes, water, heat, cold, vibrations, noise, dirt, etc.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee might expect comfortable conditions; occasional noise; limited exposure to disagreeable work elements.