Peer Specialist - Respite - Relief

About the role

We are seeking a Relief Peer Specialist for our Respite Program. Peer Specialists play a crucial role in making respite services welcoming, comfortable, supportive, and responsive to individuals who utilize them within our residential and community programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide support, information, and assistance to individuals served in navigating community-based resources and services.
• Support persons served on site and in community settings.

Requirements

• Certification as a Peer Specialist preferred.
• Must immediately begin and diligently work toward certification process if hired without certification.
• Basic computer fluency, including Microsoft Office.
• Valid driver’s license, safe driving record, and regular access to a reliable vehicle.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience as a person in recovery who has, at times, received mental health services.

Skills

• Personal experience and knowledge of navigating the greater system of care.

Benefits

• Comprehensive, high-quality health, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Flexible Spending Accounts – both medical and dependent care.
• Eleven 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

$22.27 hourly, additional $1 for CPS, additional $2 for CARC.

Schedule

PRN (as needed).