Peer Support Specialist - Monroe County

What is the purpose of Peer Support?

The primary purpose and responsibility of Peer Support Specialists is to help service recipients understand recovery and achieve their own recovery needs, wants, and goals. LIFECORE Peer Support Specialists offer a unique and important role in the Mental Health Recovery Process. They are professionals and work from a person-centered, strength-based perspective and embody the belief that recovery is possible. Peer Support specialists provide the uniquely targeted insight into certain aspects of mental health that only someone who has “been there” can formulate and convey.

Am I a good fit?

· In this position you will be traveling in the community to meet clients where they are. A flexible schedule is important for this role and allows you to have control over your session planning. You will have significant documentation and travel, so good time management is a must!

Qualifications:

· Must be at least 18 years old.

· Must have a mental health condition and/or substance use disorder, must be in recovery, must be open minded, and must be willing to share personal experiences with mental illness/substance use publicly.

· Must be a High School Graduate or have GED.

· Must have a valid driver’s license in state of employment with a safe driving record.

· Must have good communication skills, both written and oral.

· Department of Mental Health Peer Support Specialist Certification (can be obtained upon hire)

· Meet requirements for continuation of certification.

· Interpersonal skills necessary to establish professional relationships with clients and staff

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22,880.00 - $23,920.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• No weekends

Willingness to travel:

• 75% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person