Paraprofessional/Certified Peer Specialist (CPS)

About the role

Benchmark Human Services is recruiting for a Paraprofessional/Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) to provide mobile crisis support services to individuals experiencing a behavioral health crisis or at risk of such a crisis.

Responsibilities

• Provide crisis support services to individuals experiencing a behavioral health crisis or at risk of such a crisis.
• Comply with all standards to ensure the health, safety, and respect of consumers served.
• Act as a member of the blended mobile crisis team as scheduled and needed.
• Complete face-to-face follow-up services within 24 hours of crisis disposition.
• 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 and provide 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 and vehicle insurance
• High school diploma or GED
• Some college preferred
• Experience working with individuals with mental illness, emotional disorders, and substance-related disorders (5 years preferred)
• Certified as a peer specialist, or meet qualifications to be certified as a peer specialist
• Willingness to flex schedule according to the needs of the individual and blended mobile crisis
• Thorough background check completed

Benefits

• Health, vision, and dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off and sick time pay
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
• Employee discounts with various vendors
• Advancement opportunities