Peer Support Specialist III

Overview

Posting Summary

Key Duties

• Engages individuals served in a collaborative and caring relationship.
• Uses his/her own lived experiences with mental and/or substance use recovery as a vehicle to establish rapport and build relationships with the individuals served and/or their family member(s).
• Demonstrates good communication skills, wellness and recovery oriented coping skills and self-help strategies for individuals served and team members.
• Assists consumers in identifying their strengths and wellness needs in order to establish recovery goals; assists in setting objectives for each goal and collaborates to determine recovery and wellness supports.
• Is actively involved in the development of the consumers treatment/recovery and where applicable assists in development of wellness and recovery plans.

Minimum Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• At least three (3) years of previous relevant experience required.
• At least two (2) of the three (3) years must be lived experience with the target population.

Certifications/Licenses

• Must be certified or eligible for certification as a Peer Support Specialist or Family Advocate.
• If not certified, documented demonstrated progress toward completion of Peer Support Certification within 12 months is required.
• Must possess valid driver's license or alternate means of transportation for use to outreach individuals served.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Be able to work independently and as part of a team in a collegial group environment.
• Be able to use a computer to record services and other basic office functions.
• Pre-employment drug screening and background check including finger printing is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a social or healthcare field and/or a mental health capacity preferred.
• Bilingual skills (Spanish/English or Cantonese/English or Mandarin/English) are preferred.

Salary Details

• Minimum Salary 27.550
• Mid Range Salary 28.050
• Maximum Salary 28.890

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
• Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
• Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
• Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)
• Life insurance coverage
• Employee discount programs

Work Arrangement

• This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.
• Standard Hours 40.00
• Daily Work Shift Day
• Position Status Full Time