JOBS

The DuPage County Health Department is looking for a new team member to join their team working as a Peer Support Engagement Specialist on their second shift, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday from 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Pay is $16.26 hourly. *Salary may increase based on experience and receipt of CRSS certification. $2.00 per hour shift differential applies. As a part-time employee you will receive some accrued leave.
Responsibilities:

• Primary assignment is on the Substance Use Stabilization Unit, which includes Sobering Care and Withdrawal Management services for adults 18 and over.
• Establishing rapport, sharing experiences, and strengthen engagement with individuals in substance use crisis.
• Assisting in de-escalation of clients experiencing a mental health crisis through engagement with clients and coordination with team members providing clinical intervention.
• Willing 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.
• Maintaining required training, licensure and/or certification.
• Maintaining confidentiality of privileged information and adheres to client privacy laws.
• Demonstrating sensitivity and understanding of other ethnic groups and cultures.
• Adhering to department guidelines for attendance and punctuality.
• Completing of required documentation within established timeframes, through use of an Electronic Client Record.
• Participating in team meetings to assess clients’ progress.
• Participating in emergency response activities as assigned.