Peer Support Specialist

Job Duties

Peer Support Specialists are people in a peer-designated role providing direct services with a personal experience of recovery from mental health, substance use, or trauma conditions who receive specialized training and supervision to guide and support others who are experiencing similar mental health, substance use, or trauma issues toward increased wellness. A Peer Support Specialist is an individual who has made a personal commitment to his or her own recovery, has maintained that recovery over a period of time, has taken the 80-hour Peer Support Learning training (or equivalent) to work in mutuality with others, and is willing to share what he or she has learned about recovery in an inspirational way.

Qualifications

• A minimum of a high school diploma/GED.
• A mental health/SUD lived experience.
• 80-hour Peer Support Learning or equivalent – successfully completed within 90 days of hire or has taken the training within 2 years of hire.
• Has current techniques of behavioral intervention training within six (6) months of hire.

About the Role

Crestwood has been committed to creating innovative recovery programs and developing compassionate communities that support each client in their journey. Our model of care focuses on a personal and self-directed process that empowers the people we serve and helps them to develop the skills to thrive!

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits packages including medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, vacation, paid sick leave, sick leave buy back, 401(k) retirement, scholarship program, qualifying supervision for BBS Associates, competitive pay, and paid holidays.
• Service awards and jury duty pay.

About the Campus

The Adult Residential Programs at Crestwood serve adults in community-based residential settings. The program offers extensive life skills training; peer counseling; case management; behavioral self-management; community residential treatment systems; and Crestwood’s Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) program. The homelike atmosphere is inclusive of the family, friends, and other supporters of our persons served. The dynamic rehabilitative treatment program addresses the diverse cultural, spiritual, psychological, biological, and social needs of the people we serve, providing the basis for developing a program that fosters growth, change, and independence.

Pay

$23 - $25 USD

About Crestwood

Crestwood is committed to fostering a sense of belonging for everyone and is fully committed to offering equal opportunity employment. We embrace all differences and take affirmative action to offer employment and advancement opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to ability during the application or recruiting process, please talk with your hiring contact/recruiter or send a request to HR@CBHI.net.

EEO Statement

Crestwood is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion, equity and diversity. We embrace all differences and are fully committed to fostering a sense of belonging for everyone. We also take affirmative action to offer employment and advancement opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to ability during the application or recruiting process, please talk with your hiring contact/recruiter or send a request to HR@CBHI.net.

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Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history and identity check.

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