Peer Support Specialist Jail Liaison Crisis Diversion

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Job Title:Peer Support SpecialistJail Liaison- Crisis Diversion Center

Dept Code:2630

Bi-Weekly salary:$13.26/hour

Status:Part-Time(Up to 29 hoursa week)

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Under the supervision of the Director ofForensicServicesthePeerSupportSpecialist uses their lived experience in mental health recovery to assist other adults in their mental health peer support specialistwill provide peer support for individuals involved in the criminal legal system while experiencing mental health challenges as they navigate incarceration bond probation and or/diversion docket will continue to provide peer support after they are released from incarceration during their reentry process.

To thoseengaging in servicesat the Diversion Center or at Crisis Respite thePeer Support Specialistassistsin providing individual skills traininginaddition tocompletingintake protocolsand instilling hope whileassistingclients progress towards their position will utilize centervehiclesin order tofacilitate aftercare services at the Crisis Diversion Center and link clients to appropriate resources and position partners successfully with law enforcement the medical community schools families and social services agencies in a collaborative effort toassistpersonsin crisis and find placement as needed.

The ideal candidate possesses strong knowledge of the practices of working with individuals experiencing a psychiatric crisis within thecommunityandmusthave the ability to communicate effectively with diverse cultures and socio-economic role uses skills and experience in working with integrated computer database programs to access files and document treatment services and the ability to organize and prioritize work assignments. This position includes a flexible workday and is the best fit for a person able to work both independently and collaboratively. This position supports other crisis programs including Crisis Respite Unit as needed.

EDUCATION TRAINING & EXPERIENCE

Minimum Qualifications: Lived experience with recovery from mental health challenges High School Diploma or equivalentMusthave a valid Texas Drivers be willing to become a certified peer specialist within 6 months of hiring.

Preferone-yearexperience in like or similar position either public or private.

• Experience in mental health and/or criminal justice and knowledge about community resources and social services is preferred.

• Preferred - Clinical and administrative experience working with individuals with a mental illness and/or co-occurring substance abuse disorder in an emergency setting; bilingual (English/Spanish).

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Consistently upbeat and energetic attitude ability tomaintain focus in a dynamic environment with many interruptions and distractions self-starter creative thinker encouraging demeanor maintain a high level of energy forup to8 hours manage competing demands on time keep space and tasks well organizedanalyze tasks and spaces for barriers to utilization and develop interventions to address them remain relaxed and nonreactive when others are upset stand and move for long periods stay alert energetic and positive for long periods engage with small and large groups utilize and be responsible for a company credit card use standard office equipment use standard kitchen equipment.

REQUIREMENTS

• Valid Texas Driver Licenserequired.

• Must nothave more than 3 moving violations in the last 3 years.

• Must beinsurable onthe Centers insurance.

• Must be able to pass a background check.

• Must be able to complete all MHMR Concho Valley training.

SHIFT HOURS

Rotating Shifts / As needed / Evenings Weekends

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

All applicants applying for positions at MHMRCV please select Apply On Company Site then follow the steps and attach resume.

CLOSING DATE

Open until filled.

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Convictions related to any sexual assault aggravated assault drug related offense murder theft battery or any other crime involving personal injury; injury to a child elderly individual disabled individual or threat to another person; abandoning or endangering a child; and aiding suicide may make you ineligible for employment in positions in direct contact with consumers of MHMR Services for the Concho Valley. The names of all prospective employees are cleared through the Texas Department of Public Safety to determine the existence of such records. Falsification of the application for employment is grounds for dismissal. Ask the personnel office for further information. For insurance purposes driving records will be checked on all employees that are required to drive as stated in their position description. If an employee is determined to be uninsurable employment may be dismissed.

MHMR Concho Valley is a trauma informed organization dedicated to creating and maintaining a safe calm and secure environment with supportive care a system-wide understanding of trauma prevalence and impact recovery and trauma specific services and recovery-focused consumer-driven services that applies to all staff volunteers contracted providers and community partners. MHMR Concho Valley has made an implicit commitment to prevent and reduce suicide deaths among individuals served by the Center through applying the elements of safer suicide care outlined the Zero Suicide Framework (lead train identify engage treat transition improve).

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