Peer Specialist- Deaf Services

Overview

Starting Rate: $23/hour
Schedule: Monday through Thursday 9am-2pm or Monday through Friday 10am-2pm

Who We Are

We are a nonprofit, mission-driven organization providing comprehensive services for people facing developmental, mental health, or other life challenges. We believe in respecting, compassion, and inclusion, and we envision a world where individual differences are appreciated and celebrated.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group peer support services.
• Maintain and distribute current information on community resources related to self-help and recovery.
• Cookordinate and lead informal groups related to peer support, recovery, resiliency, and resources.
• Advocate for client’s preferences in all decision making arenas.
• Connect and network with other area providers and individuals.
• Develop professional relationships with area providers and communicate regularly to ensure all services and resources are being fully utilized.
• Strictly adhere to Certified Peer Specialist Code of Ethics.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent degree.
• Fluency in American Sign Language (ASL).
• Must currently be or have previously been a recipient of the Mental Health Systems Services.
• Must apply to Certified Peer Specialist training within 6 months of job offer and attend training when scheduled.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Must have sensitivity to the needs of the population.
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team.
• Demonstrated understanding of and competence in serving culturally diverse populations.