HARPS SUD Peer Support Specialist

HARPS SUD Peer Support Specialist

Hiring Range: $20.07 - $24.58 Per Hour

Benefits: 

• Comprehensive Health & Wellness Coverage: Enjoy extensive health, dental, and vision benefits to support your well-being, with access to top-tier care and services.
• Generous Paid Time Off: Take advantage of up to 19 days of paid time off (PTO), plus 2 mental health days and 10 paid holidays in your first year, giving you the time you need to recharge and take care of yourself. (Pro-rated for part-time employees.)
• Company-Paid Life & Disability Insurance: We’ve got you covered with short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance, all provided at no cost to you, so you can feel secure in every situation.
• Student Loan Assistance & Professional Development: Benefit from student loan repayment assistance and a commitment to your growth with extensive training and development opportunities to advance your career.
• 403(b) Retirement Plan: Take control of your future with a wide range of investment options in our 403(b) plan. Depending on eligibility, you could also receive generous company contributions to help grow your retirement savings.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Access confidential support through our EAP, offering resources for personal and professional challenges, including counseling, financial advice, and more.
• Pets Best Pet Insurance: Keep your furry family members healthy with comprehensive pet insurance for your cats and dogs, covering a variety of treatments and services.
• 2MorrowHealth Behavioral Change App: Improve your mental and physical well-being with free access to 2MorrowHealth, a powerful app designed to support healthy behavior changes and wellness goals.
• Home Support Services: Whether you’re buying, selling, or refinancing, we offer valuable resources to assist with your home journey, helping you navigate the process with confidence.
• Dynamic, Collaborative Team Environment: Join an incredible team that thrives on collaboration, creativity, and support, where every voice is heard and every idea valued.

Kitsap Mental Health Services (KMHS) is hiring a HARPS SUD Peer Support Specialist to provide peer support services for individuals experiencing substance use challenges and housing instability. As someone with lived experience in substance use services, you will play a critical role in guiding and mentoring clients as they work toward recovery, stability, and independence. This role focuses on advocacy, resource navigation, and empowerment while helping clients secure housing, employment, and essential daily living supports. If you are passionate about supporting others in their recovery journey and want to make a meaningful impact, apply today to join our team!

Primary Responsibilities:

• Support clients in finding and maintaining safe, affordable housing, including apartment hunting, landlord negotiations, and financial planning.
• Assist clients with employment resources, such as job training, work readiness support, and referrals to employment programs.
• Provide education and hands-on support for daily living tasks, including meal preparation, personal hygiene, and financial management.
• Guide clients through accessing medical care, mental health services, and substance use treatment resources.
• Facilitate social engagement by encouraging participation in community activities and peer support groups.
• Offer direct peer support by sharing lived experiences, promoting hope, and encouraging self-determination in recovery.
• Help clients identify and address barriers to stability, including stigma, discrimination, and lack of access to resources.
• Collaborate with team members and external partners to ensure wraparound support for clients.

Minimum Qualifications:

EDUCATION: High School Diploma or GED

EXPERIENCE: Entry level (no prior related work experience)

This position requires driving clients in a personal vehicle on behalf of the agency; therefore, the incumbent must meet agency driving requirements, including meeting the minimum age requirement of 21 years old, successfully completing a motor vehicle history check, possessing and maintaining a current, valid driver's license in the state of Washington, and having reliable, insured transportation.

LICENSURE: Eligibility for Agency Affiliated Counselor Registration.

Preferred Qualifications:

EXPERIENCE: Relevant experience working with clients with severe and persistent mental illness.

Capacity to work well with children and families.

Our recruitment processes are designed to prevent discrimination against our people regardless of gender identity or orientation, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, citizenship, or any aspect which makes someone unique.