JOBS

The DuPage County Health Department’s Crisis Services team seeks an Engagement Specialist/Peer Support to join their team. You’ll become an integral part of a renowned organization that prioritizes community wellbeing and exceptional care. Responsibilities are listed below.
Salary is $33,825.00 – $38,825.00 annually. Comprehensive training program (and we pay you for it.) Full DuPage County benefit package, including: 12 paid holidays; 3 weeks of paid leave; Health insurance; 12 Weeks of Paid Paternal Leave; Pension-eligible position for a secure retirement; Eligibility for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program; Tuition reimbursement and certification reimbursement.

• Responds in the community and on-site to individuals experiencing a mental health crisis as a member of a two-person response team.  Referral sources may include individuals or their family members, law enforcement, hospitals, schools, for all ages in our community.
• Assists in de-escalation of clients experiencing a mental health crisis through engagement with client and coordination with team members providing clinical intervention.
• Establish rapport, share experiences, and strengthen engagement with the individual experiencing the crisis throughout all Crisis Programs.
• Willingness to self-disclose personal lived experience in mental health or substance use recovery (or both) for the benefit of supporting the individuals’ receiving services.
• Role model positive recovery behaviors with clients in Crisis Programs.
• Provides skill building and case management to clients with high need.
• Maintains required training, licensure and/or certification.
• Maintains confidentiality of privileged information and adheres to client privacy laws.
• Demonstrates sensitivity and understanding of other ethnic groups and cultures.
• Adheres to department guidelines for attendance and punctuality.
• Completion of required documentation within established timeframes, through use of an Electronic Client Record
• Participates in team meetings to assess clients’ progress.
• Participates in emergency response activities as assigned.