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Form of workHARPS SUD Peer Support Specialist
Hiring Range: $20.07 - $24.58 per hour
Benefits:
- Comprehensive and generous health, dental and vision benefits
- Up to 19 days of PTO, 2 mental health days and 9 paid holidays your first year (pro-rated for part-time)
- Company paid short-term disability, long-term disability and life insurance
- Student loan payment assistance and extensive training
- An incredible team approach that is dynamic and collaborative
Join our team at Kitsap Mental Health Services (KMHS), a leading mental health services provider, and make a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals recovering from substance use disorders. As a HARPS SUD (Housing and Recovery through Peer Services Substance Use Disorder) Peer Support Specialist, you will draw on your personal experience with substance use services to provide invaluable Peer Support to clients on their journey to recovery. Collaborate with our team to advocate for client choice, self-determination, and decision-making in treatment, rehabilitation, and support service
Primary Responsibilities:
- Validate clients' experiences and provide guidance for active participation in their recovery.
- Promote hope and empowerment, helping clients attain recovery goals and maintain independence.
- Assist clients in finding and maintaining safe, affordable housing.
- Provide practical help, mentoring, advocacy, and coordination for daily living necessities.
- Offer referrals to job training, Supported Employment, and DVR.
- Provide mentoring, encouragement, and support on and off the job site.
- Provide ongoing assessment, skill teaching, and support for daily living activities.
- Assist clients in organizing household activities, personal hygiene, and grooming tasks.
- Assist in transitions from hospital to community, including medication management.
- Provide ongoing assessment and support for challenges such as substance abuse education and treatment.
Minimum Qualifications:
EDUCATION: High School Diploma or GED
EXPERIENCE: Entry level (no prior related work experience)
This position requires driving clients in a personal vehicle on behalf of the agency; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a motor vehicle history check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver's license in the state of Washington, and have reliable, insured transportation.
LICENSURE: Agency Affiliated Counselor Registration. Completed the Washington State Mental Health Division's Peer Counselor Training and the subsequent certification as a Peer Counselor within six months of employment.
Preferred Qualifications:
EXPERIENCE: Relevant experience working with clients with severe and persistent mental illness.
Capacity to work well with children and families.
Our recruitment processes are designed to prevent discrimination against our people regardless of gender identity or orientation, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, citizenship, or any aspect which makes someone unique.
