What are the responsibilities and job description for the Peer Support- Recovery House, Female position at Pier 360?
Pier 360 seeks Peer Support-Recovery House (Female House)
What is Pier 360?
Pier 360 began in 1995 as a mental health support and advocacy nonprofit organization run by individuals with lived experience. In the 2000's it expanded to include mental health and/or substance use recovery, and all employees of the organization self-identify as being in recovery.
Pier 360 (formerly CVAB) is a peer-run organization encouraging self-determination and self-sufficiency for people in mental health and substance use recovery. The heart of our agency is peer-to-peer support because we are people in recovery wanting to support others on their life's journey. Pier 360 is driven by our Core Focus and Core Values.
The Opportunity
Pier 360 is seeking a motivated peer to provide supportive housing and other peer support services to individuals in recovery exiting jail or treatment. All our employees are living in mental health and/or addiction recovery. As a Peer Support-Recovery House, you will support peers through the short term stays in the Recovery House with obtaining and maintaining stable housing. The Peer Support- Recovery House staff performs a wide range of tasks to support people living their lives and directing their recovery, healing, and wellness.
The Responsibilities
Provide quality peer support services in alignment with Pier 360 Core Values and Core Competencies for Peer Workers in Behavioral Health Services (SAMHSA). Please refer to the complete position description for more details (available online).
The Qualifications
We are looking for people who are positive, self-motivated individuals, who have demonstrated the ability to work independently and well with others, are in mental health and/or substance use recovery and are good at being with others seeking something better or different in life. The successful applicant will have lived experience exiting jail or treatment and is in active recovery.
The Benefits
$20.50-24.50 per hour depending on experience and other considerations related to the position. Pier 360 provides a comprehensive benefits package including:
- 3 weeks of paid vacation (with incremental increases based on years of employment), 10 paid holidays, and 12 sick days per year.
- Employee Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage with 100% of the premium paid by Pier 360.
- 401k with employer match.
- Employee Assistance Program, and more!
Please, no phone calls or drop-ins. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
Salary : $21 - $25
