Intentional Peer Support Specialist- Mercy Hospital

Summary

Join Sweetser as the Intentional Peer Support Specialist, working out of Mercy Hospital! Monday-Friday Schedule! Hourly Rate: $20-$21 hourly, based on certification!

Essential Functions

• Fully understands and is able to actively implement the three principles and four tasks of Intentional Peer Support.
• Models relationship building, based on the four tasks of peer support, with participants, volunteers and colleagues.
• Fully understands and is able to actively implement the Eight Dimensions of Wellness as described by SAMHSA.
• Models the attributes of respect, trust, sensitivity and confidentiality to participants, volunteers and colleagues.
• Provides support and models healthy relationships.
• Follows best practices and guidelines established by the Peer Support in Emergency Departments program.

Experience

• Lived experience of Recovery with Mental Illness, Trauma or Substance Use and is willing to self-identify with peers on this basis in the community.
• Paid, or unpaid, peer support experience preferred.

Knowledge and Skills

• Demonstrates understanding of Intentional Peer Support within 90 days of hire.
• Demonstrates knowledge of personal Recovery.
• Ability to be "emotionally present"; recognize when you are not, seek support, and communicate this to the assigned manager.
• Ability to work with diverse populations and accept differences in perspective and values.
• Basic computer skills, including receiving and sending emails and data entry to spreadsheets.

Education

• High School diploma or equivalent.