Mobile Crisis Peer Specialist - Part-Time

Mobile Crisis Peer Specialist

All are welcome! We encourage veterans, people of color, individuals with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community to apply!

Level I: Base Salary: $17.91 - $20.74/hourly

Level II: Base Salary: $26.23 - $30.37/hourly

The expected compensation range for this position represents a good faith estimate for this position and the specific compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, experience, and/or FTE.

• Eligible to accrue Sick and Safe Time
• Eligibility for limited benefits coverage.
• Our Employee Assistance Program offers comprehensive support to employees.
• Enjoy exclusive perks like discounted concert tickets, convenient home services, incredible travel deals, delectable dining experiences, and so much more!
• Employer‑matched 401(k) plan

This mission of Canvas Health is to bring hope, healing, and recovery to people's lives. Canvas Health's mental health and substance use disorder providers, clinicians, and staff bring their diverse lived experience to help inform and guide the care they provide to clients. Our integrated programs and services offer coordinated care to people of all ages in their homes, the community, and in our clinics.

We strive for excellence in clinical care as we serve those living with mental illness, substance use disorders, crisis, unstable housing, and trauma. Canvas Health is a non‑profit, Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) specializing in serving clients who are on Medicaid.

This position provides Family Peer support services within the Mental Health Crisis Services to clients five through eighteen years of age. The role includes identifying and creating goals, developing recovery plans, and leveraging the skills, strengths, supports, and resources to aid clients in achieving those goals. It is a non‑clinical position that may also involve supporting crisis calls and providing in‑home family peer support.

The specialist assists clients by breaking down barriers to community resources and encouraging involvement in community activities that support their goals and interests.

Part‑time, 20 hours per week

Fridley, MN (Unity Campus)

Certified family peer specialist programs must operate within an existing mental health community provider.

The certified family peer specialist must meet all of the following qualifications:

• Be at least 18 years of age
• Possess a high school diploma/GED or higher
• Have raised or are currently raising a child with a mental illness
• Be currently navigating or have experience navigating the children's mental health system
• Successfully complete the Minnesota Department of Human Services‑approved Certified Family Peer Specialist Training and Certification exam
• Use a personal automobile for transportation for business‑related travel. Must maintain clean driving records, hold a current driver's license, and have auto insurance coverage that meets Canvas Health's insurance policy limits.

To learn more about DHS requirements for Family Peers visit:
Mental Health Services - Certified Family Peer Specialist.

• Previous experience as a certified family peer specialist
• Bachelor's Degree; or associate's degree
• Experience working with and/or delivering services to diverse populations
• Experience with Electronic Health Record systems

Canvas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. Canvas Health will not discriminate against any employee or applicant based upon a person's race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation or perceived sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, status with regard to public assistance, age, sexual or affectional orientation, familial status, ancestry, local human rights commission activity, citizenship, genetic information, protected veteran or military status, or any other protected class.