What are the responsibilities and job description for the Peer Support Specialist position at Clarvida?
Description
Clarvida’s success is built on the strength of our people: individuals who bring the right skills and a deep commitment to our mission of improving lives and communities. Our employees are empowered to bring their full potential to the table, ensuring long-term success for our team and those we serve.
Peer Support Specialist
Are you in recovery and ready to help members in your community towards improved self-care and enhanced community living skills? Then we are looking for you! Join our team and be part of the evidenced-based model of care that promotes recovery, self-determination, self-advocacy, and improved mental wellness.
About your Role:
The Peer Support Specialist (PPS), under the supervision of the Clinical Director or Regional Director, is responsible for providing opportunities for individuals receiving services to direct their own recovery process. The PPS is also responsible for facilitating the development of a sense of wellness and self-worth.
- Act as a role model to persons in recovery to inspire hope, share life experiences and lessons learned as a person in recovery;
- Model/mentor recovery process and demonstrate coping skills;
- Engage individuals who may be at risk and provide stage-appropriate recovery education and supports, e.g., usage of the leveling system and evidence-based practices
- This position requires travel of approximately 50% of the time.
Perks of this role:
- Pay starting at $16.00 per hour
Does the Following Apply to You?
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent
- Have maintained, within the last three (3) years, at least 12 months of successful full or part time paid or voluntary work experience (not necessarily consecutive) OR
- One-year post-secondary education experience totaling 24 credit hours
- Certified Peer Support Specialist for North Carolina
What we offer:
Full Time Employees:
- Paid vacation days that increase with tenure
- Separate sick leave that rolls over each year
- up to 10 Paid holidays*
- Medical, Dental, Vision benefit plan options
- DailyPay- Access to your daily earnings without waiting for payday*
- Training, Development and Continuing Education Credits for licensure requirements
All Employees:
- 401K
- Free licensure supervision
- Pet Insurance
- Employee Assistance program
- Perks @ Clarvida - national discounts on shopping, travel, Verizon, and entertainment
- Mileage reimbursement
- Cellphone stipend
If you're #readytowork we are #readytohire!
*benefit option varies by State/County
Not the job you’re looking for?
Clarvida has a variety of positions in various locations; please go to
https://www.clarvida.com/working-at-clarvida
To Learn More About Us:
Clarvida @ http://www.clarvida.com/mission-vision-and-values/
Clarvida is an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status or any other protected characteristic.
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