Team Lead I

RI International is the leader in Peer-Powered Support to those in crisis for mental health and substance use.

Our Mission is to empower people to recover, succeed in accomplishing their goals, find meaning and purpose in life, and reconnect with themselves and others.

Our Vision is to activate the next generation of frame-breaking healthcare innovation to support people beyond their behavioral health needs and succeed in the community where they live, work, and play.

Job Type

Full-Time: Non-Exempt

Shift

Nights

Shift Hours

7:00pm to 7:30am - Sunday, Monday, Tuesday & every other Wednesday

Specialties / Licenses or Certifications

N/A

Work Setting

Crisis

Salary/Hourly Wage

$17.00/hr

Our Position

The Team Lead I works with individuals in groups and on a one-to-one basis providing hope, encouragement, support, self-determination and connection to the community. The Team Lead I also acts as an advocate for the needs and rights of individuals served.

Your Rewards

• Nine (9) company-paid Holidays (Full-Time Only)

• Paid-Time Off; Accrued bi-weekly (Full-Time Only)

• Company-Paid group life insurance (Full-Time Only)

• Medical, Dental, and Vision plans start the 1st of the month following your start date (Full-Time Only)

• Retirement Plans with Company match including 401k and Roth

• Employee Assistance Programs (Full-Time Only)

Your Responsibilities

• Provides recovery support services in partnership with Peer Support specialists and other team members, either in the community or in the facility.

• Provides coaching and mentoring to peer support staff through role modeling and guidance, modeling techniques and practices of peer support and self-help.

• Ensures all team members receive orientation and appropriate training in accordance with organizational standards.

• Interacts with individuals in a Recovery model, assisting with activities and providing information about support in the community.

• Assists individuals in maintaining healthy living within the community.

• Facilitates group activities using recovery tools.

• Develops and maintains positive and constructive working relationships with collateral and funding agencies.

• Completes clinical documentation as required.

• Ensures all program elements and expectations are being met.

• Understands and adheres to RI International compliance standards as they appear in the Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policies.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Our Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed must be representative of the knowledge, skills, minimum education, training, licensure, experience, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

• Successful completion of Peer Employment Training thus obtaining Certification as a Peer Support Specialist required.

• Basic computer skills.

• Lived experience requiring mental health and/or substance use services.

• Ability to teach/train recovery information and recovery tools.

• Effective communication skills.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

• Minimum of four (4) years of full-time behavioral health experience.

• Must have the ability to walk, climb, stoop, reach, crawl, crouch, kneel, push, pull and lift a minimum of 20lbs.

• Must have excellent written and verbal communication, with particular emphasis during telephone calls, follow-ups, and in-person correspondence.

• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality (HIPAA guidelines and regulations) and professionalism.

• We are a Second-Chance Employer

• Must be able to pass a seven-year background check.

• Must be able to pass substance abuse testing and/or tuberculous testing (if applicable).

• Must be able to pass education verification check.

• Must be able to pass three-year motor vehicle report and meet minimum eligibility requirements criteria of insurance carrier (if driving is required for this position).

Driving Requirements:

• If driving is required for this position, must meet all requirements outlined in RI International driving policy.

• If not qualified to drive per driving policy, a Non-Driver Attestation form must be signed.

A Direct Service Competency Checklist must be completed as part of the new hire onboarding process.

Physical Demands:

May include work close to the eyes and substantial motions of the wrist, hands, and/or fingers. Frequent sitting, standing, walking, handling, finger dexterity; eye-hand-foot coordination, use of corrected vision; color vision; use of auditory senses. May be required to lift up to twenty (20) pounds.

Work Environment:

May work in an office environment or behavioral health facility. May have contact with individuals who are agitated and/or confused.

ADDENDUM -- Arizona

EducationHigh school diploma or equivalent

Successful completion of Peer Employment Training thus obtaining Certification as a Peer Support Specialist required.

Licensure

Certification

Misc. Requirement

ADDENDUM -- California

EducationHigh school diploma or equivalent

Successful completion of Peer Employment Training thus obtaining Certification as a Peer Support Specialist required.

Licensure

Certification

Misc. Requirement

ADDENDUM -- Delaware

EducationHigh school diploma or equivalent

Successful completion of Peer Employment Training thus obtaining Certification as a Peer Support Specialist required.

Licensure

Certification

Misc. Requirement

ADDENDUM -- North Carolina

EducationHigh school diploma or equivalent

Successful completion of Peer Employment Training thus obtaining Certification as a Peer Support Specialist required.

Licensure

Certification

Misc. Requirement

ADDENDUM -- Washington

EducationHigh school diploma or equivalent

Successful completion of Peer Employment Training thus obtaining Certification as a Peer Support Specialist required.

Licensure

Certification

Misc. Requirement

RI International is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. RI International is a second chance employer and we consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request via the Accommodation request form.

Benefits/perks listed above may vary depending on the nature of your employment with RI International.

The wage range for this role considers the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for any applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At RI International, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.