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. This full-time position is on our overnight shift; Saturday to Tuesday from 9:30 pm to 7:30 am. A shift differential of $2.50 per hour applies to this position. This position does require use of an automobile as the incumbent travels with the community.  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. 
 
As a DuPage County employee, you’ll enjoy 12 paid holidays, 12 vacation days, paid sick time, 5 paid personal days and tuition and reimbursement certification to help you continue growing in your career. We also offer 12 weeks of paid parental leave, paid training and orientation. This 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. Our salary is based on experience, obtaining a CRSS certification. 

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

• Responds in the community to individuals experiencing a mental health crisis as a member of a two-person response team.  Referral sources may include law enforcement, hospitals, individuals or their family members, CARES/SASS. 
• Assists in de-escalation of clients experiencing a mental health crisis through engagement with client and coordination with team member providing clinical intervention.
• Establish rapport, share experiences and strengthen engagement with the individual experiencing the crisis. 
• Role model positive recovery behaviors with clients in Behavioral Health programs. 
• Provides skill building and case management to clients with high need.
• Maintains required training, licensure and/or certification.
• Maintains confidentiality of privileged information and adheres to client privacy laws.
• Willingness to self-disclose personal lived experience in mental health or substance use recovery (or both) for the benefit of the supporting the individuals’ receiving services. 
• Demonstrates sensitivity and understanding of other ethnic groups and cultures.
• Adheres to department guidelines for attendance and punctuality.
• Completion of required documentation within established timeframes, through use of an Electronic Client Record
• Participates in team meetings to assess clients’ progress.
• Participates 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 position does require a good driving record and a reliable vehicle to use while traveling within the community.  
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT:
Position requires individual with lived 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 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.
For more information about the CRSS credential, including the application process, please see the following sites:
https://www.illinoismentalhealthcollaborative.com/consumers/consumer_crss.htm

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

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