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Certified Peer Support Specialist (CPSS)

Positions available:

1) Full-Time, 40 hours per week, 3 pm - 11 pm, Monday - Friday

2) Contingent - ability to work an 8-hour shift; day shift: 8am - 4 pm and/or afternoon shift: 3pm to 11 pm (Monday - Friday)

Base pay $21.00 - $24.00 plus shift differential.

About You

The Crisis Interventionist I (CI I) will be filled by one of the following: Certified Peer Support Specialist. This position involves mobile outreach and intervention to individuals in distress, aiming to offer peer support, guidance, and assistance during their crisis moments. The primary objective is to promote recovery, reduce the risk of hospitalization or institutionalization, and connect individuals with appropriate mental health resources and services. Full job description: (CPSS) Crisis Interventionist I, GMCS - Job Description

Day in the Life

Partner with Crisis Interventionists II and III to provide crisis support and follow-up services in the community
Represent Common Ground’s core purpose and values: helping people move from crisis to hope with excellence empowerment, collaboration, innovation, and diversity and inclusivity
Safety Planning: Collaborate with the individual to create a safety plan that identifies coping strategies, support systems, and resources to use during future crises
Provide information and referrals to appropriate mental health services, community resources, support groups, and treatment options based on the individual's needs and preferences
Be willing to share personal experiences in navigating the system and movement through the recovery process as appropriate

What you need to apply

High School Diploma or GED
Valid Driver License with acceptable driving record
Relevant recovery experience
Michigan Certified Peer Support Specialist
Minimum of one (1) year of experience providing services to individuals with serious mental health illness
Minimum of one (1) year of experience providing services to children with serious emotional disturbance and/or intellectual/developmental disabilities

What Makes Us Different?

Non-Profit mission-driven, person-focused environment
Opportunity for professional growth
Smaller Units/Manageable workloads
Team orientated environment
An organizational culture of mental & behavioral health support for all

For your hard work

Generous paid time off (for eligible employees)
Shift premiums (for eligible employees)
Employer sponsored benefit & wellness plans (including 16% fringe pay, Calm App, etc.)
Competitive wages

Common Ground is one of the top-ten crisis intervention organizations in the country. For over 50 years we have been helping people move from crisis to hope. At Common Ground, we help individuals and families who are experiencing crises of any kind, from suicide to substance use, human trafficking, mental illness and more.

Helping people in crisis 24/7 is at the heart of everything we do by offering hope, healing and recovery. Our caring and dedicated team meets people wherever they are; in person, call, text, chat, or virtually. We listen, assist, and advocate for anyone needing emotional support so they do not feel alone.

Common Ground is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status, among other factors.

Find out more at https://commongroundhelps.org