Mobile Crisis Peer Specialist

Community Care Alliance Careers

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Benefits

Community Care Alliance offers competitive salaries based on experience, skills and performance, a comprehensive benefits package, and great quality of work/life.

• Generous vacation, sick time and holidays.
• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage as well as voluntary vision and AFLAC supplemental coverage.
• 403b with matching after 6 months of employment.
• Flexible Spending (FSA) and Dependent Care (DCA) accounts.
• Agency-paid group life insurance; long-term disability.
• Tuition reimbursement and licensure/certification bonuses.
• Employee referral program as well as bilingual skills premium.
• On-site or nearby parking available at most buildings; mileage reimbursement for client and business related use of your personal vehicle.

All benefits listed are subject to change and eligibility requirements. This summary provides a brief overview of the benefit package for employees of Community Care Alliance and is not to be used as an official document for determining eligibility criteria for benefit entitlements.

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 > Job Description

Mobile Crisis Peer Specialist (Part Time)  (Part Time)
Location: Woonsocket, RI

Mobile Crisis Peer Specialist(Part time; 16 hours)

Pay Rate: $24.83/hr

Community Care Allianceis seeking a part time certified peer specialist to work as a member of our 24/7 mobile crisis team. The certified peer specialist will work with a team consisting of a clinician, RN, case manager and community mental health worker and assist individuals who are experiencing a behavioral health crisis. This team responds to crises in the community and assists individuals with immediate access to an assessment and services. The role of the Peer Specialist is to interact with individuals seen and provide a bridge between providers and adults experiencing mental health and/or substance use issues.

The certified peer specialist should be an individual who has lived experience with substance abuse, a behavioral disorder or a mental health disorder who has made progress in their own recovery and has completed specialized training qualifying them to help others in their recovery. This individual should be comfortable honoring multiple pathways to recovery. The Peer Specialist will work as part of a team when providing crisis level of care. The ideal candidate will have the ability to work and communicate effectively and serve as a role model for peers, providing them with coping skills and connecting them to resources in the community. The ideal candidate will be readily able to engage in active supervision and be practice positive and healthy self-care.

Flexible schedule, days, may include evenings and some weekend coverage.

Education/Skills:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Have successfully completed and passed a co- occurring Peer Specialist Training program endorsed by BHDDH and possess or be eligible for the IC/RC state certification.
• Additionally, the candidate must have a recent work or volunteer history work experience for at least 12 months within the past 3 years.
• An ideal candidate is someone who can honor a trauma-informed, client-centered care perspective and be accepting of diversity of perspectives and backgrounds.
• A valid drivers license and reliable transportation is required. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

To apply for this opening please visit our websiteand select "Careers" and then "Current Openings" to fill out an application and upload your cover letter and resume.

About Us

Community Care Alliance provides an array of services and supports that are linked together so people can access help for their unique situations. Our goal is to help all members of our community become healthier, more self-reliant and better informed to meet their economic, social and emotional challenges.

Community Care Alliance is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, or disability.

Military friendly employer!