Peer Specialist
Key Skills for This Role
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· A respect for, and high level of comfort around people experiencing mental health crisis
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)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS
- Work experience in a behavioral health or related setting, preferably using the recovery model
- Graduate of core peer specialist training program, preferred but not required at immediate hire. Must obtain within probation period.
- Exceptional written and oral communication skills including empathic listening, responding
- Ability to utilize critical thinking, problem-solving and de-escalation skills to assist with creating and maintaining an environment that promotes recovery
- Ability to utilize various computer programs, specifically Microsoft Word and Excel
- Bilingual- Spanish highly preferred
S:US IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Join a team of employees who care about the wellbeing of others. We believe in fostering a culture built on our core values: respect, integrity, support, maximizing individual potential and continuous quality improvement. From health and wellness resources to generous PTO, professional development, and more, explore all that we offer on our Benefits Page and see how S:US invests in you.
We believe in fostering a culture built on our core values: respect, integrity, support, maximizing individual potential and continuous quality improvement.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information and including all other statuses protected by Federal, State and Local laws. S:US is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities, including allowance of the use of services animals. To request reasonable accommodation or if you believe such a request was improperly handled or denied, contact the Leave Team at [email protected] .
About Services For The Underserved, Inc.
Non-profit organization providing housing, behavioral health, and disability services.
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