What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Health Peer Support Specialist | Outpatient position at Gandara Mental Health Center, Inc.?
Job Description
Job Description
Why Work for Gandara :
Explore the career pathways in Behavioral Health, Substance Use and Recovery, Community Based Clinical services, Adolescent and Family services, Adult Residential, Maintenance and Administration! Whether that is in an entry level or leadership role, Gandara will provide the tools and resources to better enhance your career growth. The opportunities are presented with the ability to transition your skills and experience in meeting the organizations mission. There is grand landscape of opportunities that supports the community we serve, so Join the Gándara team today!
Benefits :
- Retirement Plan 403(b)
- Health, Dental, Vision, Pet and Life Insurance
- Paid vacations
- Paid holidays
- 8 discretionary days
- Mileage Reimbursement
Additional Benefits :
Job Title : Project Health Peer Support Specialist
Work Location : Springfield, Ma
Job Summary : The PSS should have some common history that helps assist program participants in their recovery. These commonalities can include a range of factors, including being a current or former consumer of mental health / substance use services; or be a current / former caregiver to someone who has; be in active recovery from substance use; or personal experience living with and / or caring for someone managing HH. Functions as a role model to peers; exhibits competency in personal recovery and use of coping skills. Performs a wide range of tasks to help clients regain independence within the community and mastery over their own recovery process.
Duties and Responsibilities :
and treatment and assisting them in gaining confidence in asserting personal health concerns and
questions, while also assisting the participant in building and maintaining self-management
skills. Health should be discussed as a process instead of a destination.
evidenced based recovery oriented practices.
access to self-help / mutual support services, and linking to community-based opportunities for
constructive social engagement.
substance abuse, vocational rehabilitation, medical and other services pertinent to
rehabilitation and recovery.
Minimum Qualifications :
The Gándara Mental Health Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training
