What are the responsibilities and job description for the Peer Support Specialist (Certified Preferred) - Intake, Outreach & Engagement position at Easterseals MORC?
Easterseals MORC is hiring for a Peer Support Specialist – Intake, Outreach & Engagement to help make a difference and become part of something bigger than yourself!
We are looking for Game Changers!
The types of people who wake up excited to make a difference. The superheroes of their field who care about the people they serve. If that sounds like you, we want you on our team.
Benefits of Being a Superhero!
Benefits:
We are looking for Game Changers!
The types of people who wake up excited to make a difference. The superheroes of their field who care about the people they serve. If that sounds like you, we want you on our team.
Benefits of Being a Superhero!
Benefits:
- Low-cost Dental/Health/Vision insurance
- Dependent care reimbursement, and up to 5 days paid FMLA for maternity, paternity, foster care and adoption.
- Generous 401K retirement plan
- 3 weeks of Personal Time Off (PTO)
- Up to $125 bonus for taking 5 days off in a row.
- 10 paid holidays and 3 floating holidays (Over 30 days total of paid time off)
- Wellness Programs
- We are a PSLF (Public Service Loan Forgiveness) Employer.
- We provide bonuses and extra incentives to reward hard work & dedication.
- Mileage reimbursement in accordance with IRS rate.
- Free financial planning services through our partnerships with the LoVasco Consulting Group, and SoFi.
- Student loan repayment options
- Pet Insurance
- Must be eligible for certification as a Peer Support Specialist and obtain certification within 6 months of hire.
- Be at least 18 years of age.
- Primary diagnosis of a mental health condition.
- Have a strong personal knowledge of what it is like to have first-hand lived experience with a mental health condition that has caused a substantial life disruption.
- Promotes and participates in activities that enhance consumer recovery such as community inclusion activities, advocacy and anti stigma, education opportunities, etc.
- Enhances engagement and outreach of new individuals by providing a welcoming, supportive intake experience and offering smooth transition from an individual’s first access point for services to intake appointment and to ongoing program services.
- Direct services may include outreach and engagement in the office, acute care settings or in the community. It may also include, linkage to community supports, coordination with community partners, , in-home services, and advocacy.
- Attends team meetings and receives assignments from supervisor, team leader or designee. Assists team and staff in identifying program environments that are conducive to recovery; lending their unique insight into mental illness or dual diagnosis and what makes recovery possible.
Salary : $125
