Community Health Worker/Peer Advocate (Noc Shift)

Exodus Recovery, Inc is looking to hire two (2) full-time NOC Shift Community Health Workers/Peer Advocates for our Mobile Crisis Response Team (MCRT) program located in Vista, CA.

Sunday - Thursday: 11:00 pm - 7:30 am

Wednesday - Saturday: 11:00 pm - 7:30 am

Program Overview:

The Mobile Crisis Response Team Program (MCRT) is an innovative new program for San Diego County. MCRT will respond to urgent/emergency (non-911) calls and provide crisis intervention for individuals experiencing a behavioral health crisis, and to connect them to the most appropriate level of care. These services will be provided to adults, including Transitional Age Youth (TAY) and older adult populations in the North Coastal San Diego County Region. This is a field-based program that includes transporting clients.

Position Summary:

The Community Health Worker functions as part of the Team and is generally the first contact for the client. They are actively involved in providing direct or indirect care and supervision of the clients under the discretion of the Program Director. The Community Health Worker uses their experience to enhance recovery efforts of clients, actively promotes understanding of clients’ points of view and preferences, and fulfills duties related to supportive counseling, rehabilitation, and collateral interactions with natural supports. The Community Health Worker will be available to provide case management services.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Two years’ experience working with individuals with serious mental illness (SMI) and/or substance abuse issues preferred and two years’ experience working with program specific populations preferred.
• A stable history of recovery (mental health and substance abuse) as applicable. Extensive personal, family and/or professional knowledge of challenges of developing and maintaining a recovery focused lifestyle. Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Peer Advocate Certificate preferred.
• Must have valid California driver’s license.
• The Community Health Worker will have completed a peer support training course or have an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree. Must have completed first aid and CPR training or obtain certification within four (4) weeks of hire.
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred.

Education:

• High School Graduate/or GED.

Commensurate with experience.

COVID vaccination preferred

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $50,336.00 - $53,040.00 per year

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Employee assistance program

Schedule:

• Night shift

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CA Driver's License (Required)
• CPR Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: One location