• Job Description

  Req#: 497603

  Under the general supervision of the Crisis Care Center – Site Director, the Peer Support Specialist Supervisor will oversee other Peer Support Specialists at the DWIHN Crisis Care Center. The Peer Support Specialist Supervisor also provides active support, community resources and recovery training to individuals receiving services.

  Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Supervises Peer Support Specialists at the DWIHN Crisis Care Center.
  • Assists and provides support to the Peer Support staff.
  • Provides active support, community resources and recovery training to individuals receiving services.
  • Assists in implementing/creating a therapeutic recovery environment and acts as an advocate for the needs and rights of every individual.
  • Ensures that the Peer Support Staff adhere to the individuals’ treatment plan/goals.
  • Identifies community resources and forges a warm transfer to community services for the individuals' successful transition back to the community.
  • Coordinates with the individual’s clinical team and other supports to arrange services and/or resources to help the individual achieve their goals.
  • Provides peer support in sharing real-life experiences to engage individuals in a recovery process and assists in identifying participant’s hopes and dreams and the solutions they are seeking.
  • Teaches life skills to encourage individuals to use recovery tools.
  • Models hope, personal responsibility and self-advocacy to demonstrate how recovery goals can be respectfully met and how a belief in self is maintained.
  • Assists in developing natural supports and community living.
  • Cultivates connectedness in the person’s life (self, others, the environment, and to meaning and purpose).
  • Assists when needed for the following responsibilities: food preparation, serving and clean up.
  • Completes documentation as required.
  • Assists with program evaluation.
  • Participates on the unit leadership team.
  • Completes monthly reports.
  • Assists in creating the unit best practices and processes.
  • Performs related duties as assigned.

  KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSA’S)

  • Knowledge of DWIHN policies, procedures and practices.
  • Knowledge of the DWIHN provider network and community resources.
  • Knowledge of MDHHS policies, rules, regulations and procedures.
  • Knowledge of Federal policies, rules, regulations and procedures as it relates to DWIHN.
  • Knowledge of and ability to comply with HIPAA security standards to ensure the privacy of people served.
  • Knowledge of behavioral health and mental health principles and practices.
  • Knowledge of Suicide Prevention, Resilience and Crisis Intervention.
  • Knowledge of Peer Recovery practices and principles.
  • Knowledge of Substance Use Disorder practices and principles.
  • Knowledge of Crisis Operations principles and practices.
  • Knowledge of Crisis Center operations and management.
  • Knowledge of Crisis Center programs.
  • Knowledge of Peer Recovery Support principles and practices.
  • Knowledge of behavioral health and mental health principles and practices.

  • Knowledge of Suicide Prevention, Resilience and Crisis Intervention.

  • Knowledge of Substance Use Disorder practices and principles.
  • Lived experience in program recovery.
  • Supervisory skills
  • Assessment skills.
  • Evaluation skills.
  • Organizational skills.
  • Communication skills.
  • Active Listening skills.
  • Computer skills (Word, Excel, Access, Power Point, Outlook, Teams).
  • Decision Making skills.
  • Training skills.
  • Teamwork skills.
  • Relationship-building skills.
  • Team decision-making skills.
  • Ability to communicate orally.
  • Ability to communicate in writing.
  • Ability to work effectively with others.
  • Ability to work with an ethnically, linguistically, culturally, economically and socially diverse population.
  • Judgement/Reasoning ability.

  REQUIRED EDUCATION:

  High school diploma or a G.E.D.

  REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

  Three (3) years of professional experience performing peer recovery and support duties and responsibilities.

  AND

  Two (2) years of full-time paid professional experience as a manager or supervisor.

  REQUIRED LICENSE(S).

  A valid State of Michigan Driver’s License with a safe and acceptable driving record. Must have reliable transportation.

  SPECIAL CONDITIONS:

  Must obtain Peer Support Specialist certification within 18 months of hire through the successful completion of the Peer Employment Training through the State of Michigan.

  Active and valid Food Handler’s Certification required or obtained within the first 30 days of employment.

  WORKING CONDITIONS :

  This position will work in the DWIHN Crisis Care Center. This position will be required to work with persons who may suffer from mental health or substance abuse crises.

  Crisis Care Operations is a 24/7 unit. Candidates will be required to work a 12-hour schedule. Candidates must be able to work a flexible schedule.

  This description is not intended to be a complete statement of job content, rather to act as a general description of the essential functions performed. Management retains the discretion to add or change the position at any time.

  Please Note: DWIHN requires proof of being fully vaccinated for COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Medical or religious accommodations or other exemptions that may be required by law, will be approved when properly supported. Further information will be provided during the recruitment process.

  The Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer

• About the company

  DWIHN provides support to children with serious emotional disturbance, people with mental illness, developmental disability and/or substance use disorder.

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