Certified Peer Specialist

About the role

Goshen Therapeutic Services, a division of Goshen Valley Foundation, is seeking a Certified Peer Specialist. This is a contract position.

Responsibilities

• Supporting clients in articulating personal goals for recovery and wellness.
• Aiding clients in identifying strengths.
• Aiding clients in identifying recovery and wellness goals.
• Aiding clients in setting objectives and identifying barriers.
• Determining recovery and wellness interventions based on clients' life goals.
• Recognizing and reporting progress clients make toward meeting objectives.
• Understanding and utilizing specific interventions necessary to support clients in meeting their recovery and wellness goals.
• Leading as well as teaching clients how to facilitate Recovery Dialogues.
• Supporting clients in creating a Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP).
• Utilizing and teaching problem-solving techniques with individuals and groups.
• Teaching clients techniques for identifying and combating negative self-talk.
• Teaching clients techniques for identifying and overcoming fears.
• Supporting the vocational choices clients make and supporting them in overcoming job-related anxiety.
• Supporting clients in building social skills in the community that will enhance job acquisition and tenure.
• Supporting clients in articulating the objectives necessary to reach his or her recovery and wellness goals.
• Modeling effective coping techniques and self-help strategies.

Requirements

• Must be a Certified Peer Specialist or eligible for certification.
• High School Diploma or GED Required.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred in Human Services or related field.
• (Psychology, Sociology, Counseling (religious counseling is not acceptable), Social Work, Child Development, Community Mental Health, Human Services, Criminal Justice (only with Juvenile experience/DJJ), Education (experience teaching k-12 grade) or have 5 years of human service experience).
• Basic computer skills, including familiarity with using the internet and Microsoft Word.
• Ability to work independently and manage time efficiently.
• Document case notes in online electronic medical record system.
• Ability to function as a member for a multi-disciplinary treatment team and work cooperatively with other agency employees.
• Ability to conduct oneself professionally and ethically with clients, co-workers and community partners.
• Must submit a valid and official transcript showing proof of degree awarded.
• Be of good character, and supportive of the programs, policies, and ideals of Goshen Valley Foundation.
• Complete and pass a criminal background check (DHS OIG) and other safety screenings and drug screen.
• Must submit a valid and official transcript showing proof of degree awarded.
• Valid Driver’s License with good driving record, proof of auto insurance meeting required 100/300/100 liability coverage, and be insurable by GVF's auto insurance carrier.

Benefits

• Mileage reimbursement for client appointments.
• The ability to create your own flexible schedule.
• The ability to work remotely when completing admin-related tasks.

Pay

• Compensation rates for different types of services.
• This position is eligible for a $500 Sign-on bonus.

Schedule

• Job Type: Contract status, Part-Time up to Full-Time depending on schedule worked.