Engagement Specialist - Mobile Response Team (FT/PT)

Do you want to be part of something that actually makes a difference? You will be part of the Mobile Response Team as the Engagement Specialist that is dispatched as a 2-person team to Lake County residents experiencing mental health or substance use crises wherever they are, and whenever they need it. Our collaborative interventions can help resolve crises before they become life‑threatening. The Engagement Specialist position is a peer support position. The selected candidate should be a past or present consumer of mental health or substance use services and trained to use their lived experience to support others experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or Bachelor’s in any field and two (2) years’ experience, or High School diploma or GED and five (5) years’ experience Capable of attaining the Certified Recovery Support Specialist (CRSS) certification within 12 months of being hired. LCHD has funding to assist in paying for this certification when requirements are met Must possess a valid driver’s license. Requires use of personal vehicle when an LCHD fleet vehicle is not available for outreach activities or to respond to crisis calls in the field. Scheduled Hours Part‑time (2 days, 16 hours total) Available shifts: 3rd (12 am‑8:30 am) either a Sunday/Monday or Friday/Saturday Occasional weekend and holiday shifts $5.00 differential for working hours deemed eligible for shift and weekend premium To be eligible to work, you must live in Illinois or Wisconsin. This position is represented by AFSCME Council 31. Any offer of employment is conditioned on the successful completion of a background screening, drug and alcohol testing, and may include a pre‑employment medical exam. The Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability, veteran status and other protected characteristics. #J-18808-Ljbffr Lake County, IL