Role OverviewThe Respite Specialist will work in the provision of hospital diversion model providing temporary services including residential/respite care so clients can stay in a warm, friendly, safe, and supportive home-like environment where they are taught to use new recovery and relapse preventions skills.
What You Will Do
Develop a partnership with guests experiencing crisis utilizing trauma-informed, recovery oriented, intentional peer support, promote a safe and trusting environment, practice the Need Adapted Treatment Model (NATM) and Intentional Peer Support (IPS), and assist with pre-registration, intake, and registration of new guests.
Why It Might Be a Fit
This role requires a strong ability to utilize critical thinking, problem-solving, and de-escalation skills to assist with creating and maintaining an environment that promotes recovery, and a respect for and high level of comfort around people experiencing psychiatric crisis.
Requirements
- 1 year work experience in a behavioral health or related setting, preferably using the recovery model
- Must have lived experience with the mental health system and willingness to share personal experience appropriately and respectfully
- Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent (GED)
- Ability to utilize critical thinking, problem-solving and de-escalation skills
Benefits
- Generous PTO
- Professional development
- Health and wellness resources
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