Certified Peer Specialist - Youth Recovery (Evenings / Weekends)

Job Description:

Job Title: Certified Peer Support Specialist

Location: Springfield, Missouri

Department: Youth Recovery Services

Employment Type: Full-time

Shift: Evenings & Weekends

Job Summary:
Are you a recovering individual, eager to create a positive impact on others' lives? Is helping others find their recovery path your burning passion? Join our team as a Certified Peer Support Specialist, and leverage your personal journey to inspire and support individuals battling behavioral health and substance use disorders.

As a Certified Peer Support Specialist, you'll team up with mental health professionals to offer assistance and guidance to individuals on their recovery journeys. Drawing from your personal recovery experience, ignite clients' spirits, extend emotional backup, and assist them in crafting winning strategies. Collaborate with the treatment team, family members, and community organizations to ensure comprehensive care and support for our cherished clients.

Springfield, Missouri, treats you to a marvelous quality of life and extra perks, waiting for you as a valuable addition to our team. If you're eager to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others and have the necessary qualifications, we encourage you to apply for this fulfilling opportunity.

Position Perks & Benefits:

• Employee benefits package - health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more
• Paid time off - 29 days per year including vacation & holiday pay
• Mileage reimbursement - company paid for work functions requiring travel
• Top-notch training - initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive
• Career mobility - advancement opportunities/promoting from within
• Welcoming, warm, supportive - a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness

Key Responsibilities:

• Share your personal recovery story to inspire and motivate clients
• Provide emotional support and validation to clients
• Help clients identify their strengths and personal resources to aid in their recovery
• Collaborate with the treatment team to develop individualized treatment plans
• Assist clients in setting goals and imagining future possibilities
• Provide information about community resources and services
• Attend community activities with clients and/or accompany them to appointments
• Maintain accurate records and reports of client progress and activities

Education and/or Experience Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED
• Valid driver's license commendable recent driving record

Required License/Certification:

• Certified Missouri Peer Specialist (must have completed the certification program)

• More information on obtaining certification as a Peer Specialist: https://mopeerspecialist.com

Additional Qualifications:

• Personal experience with recovery from behavioral health and/or substance use disorder
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to relate to individuals from diverse backgrounds and cultures
• Knowledge of community resources and services
• Compassionate and non-judgmental attitude

PEER

COMMUNITY

MENTAL HEALTH

Position Perks & Benefits:

Paid time off: full-time employees receive an attractive time off package to balance your work and personal life

Employee benefits package: full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more

Top-notch training: initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive

Career mobility: advancement opportunities/promoting from within

Welcoming, warm, supportive: a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness.

Brightli is on a Mission:

A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, a mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance user care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients.

As a behavioral and community mental health provider, we prioritize fostering a culture of belonging and connection within our workforce. We encourage applications from individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences, as we believe that a rich tapestry of perspectives strengthens our mission. If you are passionate about empowering local communities and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and supported, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization dedicated to cultivating an authentic workplace.

We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expressions, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability or veteran status, or to other non-work related factors.

Burrell Behavioral Health is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.