Peer and Family Support Specialist

Responsibilities

• Provide supportive services to our members in a community setting
• Facilitate recovery-based services by sharing personal experiences
• Offer living skills training
• Provide personal assistance
• Offer peer and family support
• Help members with care coordination
• Aid members in accessing additional community supports
• Promote community integration, independence, and self-sufficiency
• Maintain accurate and thorough documentation of member engagements

Requirements

• Dependable, caring, and compassionate
• Find motivation in helping members live better lives
• Experience with individuals diagnosed with a Serious Mental Illness (SMI) or General Mental Health diagnosis under Court Ordered Treatment

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related field
• At least 1 year of experience in a similar role
• Knowledge of mental health disorders and treatment options
• Ability to establish rapport and build trust with clients
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to establish rapport and build trust with clients
• Knowledge of mental health disorders and treatment options
• Experience with individuals diagnosed with a Serious Mental Illness (SMI) or General Mental Health diagnosis under Court Ordered Treatment

Benefits

• Multiple medical plans - including a no premium plan for employees and their families
• Multiple dental plans - including orthodontia
• Financial well-being - 401(k) with a company match, interest free medical line of credit, financial education, planning, and support
• 4 Weeks of paid time off in the first year
• Wellness program
• Child Care Support Program
• Pet Insurance
• Group life and disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program for the Whole Family
• Personal and family mental and physical health access
• Professional growth & development - including scholarships, clinical supervision, and CEUs
• Employee perks and discounts
• Gym memberships
• Tuition at GCU and University of Phoenix
• Car rentals
• Additional language pay differential available

Pay

Starting at $16.05/hour DOE

Schedule

Full-Time Employed: 40 hours/week