Peer Specialist - Respite *Internal Only*

Internal Only Job Postings Upton, MA ID: 12362-709 Full-Time/Regular We make a difference- in your community and in your career. Peer Specialist Peer Specialists help to make respite services welcoming, comfortable, supportive, and responsive to individuals who utilize them within the residential and community program. Using their personal experience and knowledge of navigating the greater system of care, Peer Specialists provide people served with support, information, and assistance in connecting with and obtaining community-based resources and services throughout the program intake, Action Planning process and the course of treatment. The Peer Specialist supports persons served on site and in community settings. Schedule: Monday through Friday Pay Rate: $22.27/hourly additional $1 for CPSadditional $2 for CARC Why You'll Love Riverside We make a true difference in people’s lives through rewarding work. Most of our jobs come with great benefits – including healthcare, numerous professional development opportunities, and generous time off - all in a respectful and inclusive environment, perhaps why Riverside was named a Boston Globe Top Workplace and a best-in-state employer by Forbes. Benefits Include Comprehensive, high-quality health, dental, and vision insurance optionsFlexible Spending Accounts – both medical and dependent careTwelve paid holidaysSeparate accruals for vacation (increases with tenure), personal, and sick timeTax-deferred 403(b) retirement savings plan with employer matchEmployee Assistance Plan / Travel Assistance PlanEmployee bonus for referrals resulting in hiringDiscounts to movie theaters, sporting, and entertainment eventsEmployee YMCA discount: 10% off a YMCA monthly membership and 50% off the joiner’s fee Learn More About Our Benefits And Culture Our Benefits Our Culture Hear what employees think about working for Riverside! Required Skills Certification as a Peer Specialist preferred. Must immediately begin and diligently work toward certification process if hired without certificationBasic computer fluency, including Microsoft OfficeValid driver’s license, safe driving record, and regular access to a reliable vehicle Required Experience High school diploma or equivalentExperience as a person in recovery who has, at times, received mental health services Riverside Community Care is dedicated to respect, integrity and engagement of all individuals. We are committed to building an inclusive and culturally competent organization and we value the richness of having a diverse applicant pool. As an employer committed to equal opportunity, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic as established by law.