Paraprofessional/Certified Peer Specialist (CPS)

BENEFITS

• Health, vision and dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• 401k plan with company match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid Time Off and Sick Time Pay
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Employee discounts with various vendors
• Advancement opportunities

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide crisis support services to individuals who are experiencing a behavioral health crisis or are in a situation likely to turn into a behavior health crisis if supportive services are not provided.
• Comply with all standards to ensure the health, safety and respect of consumers we serve
• Act as a member of the blended mobile crisis as scheduled and needed
• Provide crisis follow-up services within 24 hours of crisis disposition
• Complete face-to-face follow-up with individuals, as assigned, after crisis response
• Ensure individuals are linked with appropriate follow-up psychiatric, social, and or medical services prior to final follow-up
• Complete documentation as required by Benchmark Human Services and state and federal regulations
• Assist in the completion of safety plans, as directed by the clinician
• Attend community partner meetings in the region and provides education regarding blended mobile crisis.
• Attend all scheduled training and staff meetings
• Assist with crisis response as required, including face-to-face response within an average of 60 minutes
• Complete all necessary documentation in accordance with applicable policies and procedures

QUALIFICATIONS

• Driver’s license
• Dependable transportation + vehicle insurance
• High school diploma/GED
• Some college preferred
• Experience working with individuals with mental illness, emotional disorders, and substance-related disorders who are experiencing emotional or behavioral crisis (5 years preferred)
• Certified as a peer specialist or meets qualifications to be a certified peer specialist.
• Must be willing to flex schedule according to the needs of the individual and blended mobile crisis.
• Thorough background history will be completed.
• Interested applicants can apply online at benchmarkhs.com.

EEO and Affirmative Action Employer, Veterans, Women and Individuals with Disabilities are Encouraged to Apply