Peer Specialist - Program for Assertive Community Treatment *Internal Only*

About the role

Riverside Community Care is seeking a Peer Specialist to join our community-based PACT program in the Norwood/Needham/Dedham area. PACT provides individuals referred by the Department of Mental Health or MBHP with access to community-based rehabilitation, clinical treatment, employment, housing, wellness and peer services, with ancillary supports that will be coordinated in partnership with the individual. Services are designed to be flexible based on the needs of the persons served, and to promote resiliency and recovery for all participants. PACT is a 24/7 program and services are provided 7 days per week, 365 days per year. This is an exciting opportunity to guide the recovery focused culture within this team.

Responsibilities

• Work as a member of the PACT team to inspire that recovery is possible through individual and group conversations.
• Guide individuals through their own recovery process.
• Assist individuals with learning about and accessing recovery resources and communities.
• Provide education to individuals and team members.
• Deliver direct services using personal recovery experience as a positive model.

Requirements

• Valid driver's license and dependable transportation; willing to provide transportation to persons served in personal vehicle as needed.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to relate to a wide range of individuals.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Lived history in the context of mental illness and willingness to identify as a person in recovery.
• High school diploma and at least 6 months of relevant experience required; Associate's degree preferred.
• Certification as a Peer Specialist (CPS) preferred; additional certification as a recovery coach highly desirable. Candidates have up to 6 months to obtain certification.

Benefits

• Comprehensive, high-quality health, dental, and vision insurance options
• Flexible Spending Accounts – both medical and dependent care
• Twelve paid holidays
• Separate accruals for vacation (increases with tenure), personal, and sick time
• Tax-deferred 403(b) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Employee Assistance Plan / Travel Assistance Plan
• Employee bonus for referrals resulting in hiring
• Discounts to movie theaters, sporting, and entertainment events
• Employee YMCA discount: 10% off a YMCA monthly membership and 50% off the joiner’s fee

Pay

$22.49/hourly pay increase to $23.56/hourly after obtaining CPS certification.

Schedule

Full Time 40 hours per week.