What are the responsibilities and job description for the Peer Specialist - Respite - Relief position at Riverside Community Care?
We make a difference- in your community and in your career.Peer SpecialistPeer Specialists help to make our Respite program welcoming, comfortable, supportive, and responsive to individuals who utilize them and their families. Using personal experience and knowledge of navigating the greater system of care, Peer Specialists provide consumers with support, information, and assistance in connecting with and obtaining community-based resources and services.Primary responsibilities include : Providing consumers and families with information about recovery, rehabilitation, and crisis self-management.Arranging post-intervention services.Providing support while consumers are transitioning to follow-up care.Relief hours available; flexibility to work day, evening, and weekend hours required.Pay Rate : $22.27 / hourlyAdditional $1 for CPS.Additional $2 for CARC.Why You'll Love Riverside : We make a true difference in people’s lives through rewarding work. Most of our jobs come with great benefits – including healthcare, numerous professional development opportunities, and generous time off - all in a respectful and inclusive environment, perhaps why Riverside was named a Boston Globe Top Workplace and a best-in-state employer by Forbes.Benefits include : Comprehensive, high-quality health, dental, and vision insurance options.Flexible Spending Accounts –both medical and dependent care.Eleven paid holidays.Separate accruals for vacation (increases with tenure), personal, and sick time.Tax-deferred 403(b) retirement savings plan with employer match.Employee Assistance Plan / Travel Assistance Plan.Employee bonus for referrals resulting in hiring.Discounts to movie theaters, sporting, and entertainment events.Employee YMCA discount : 10% off a YMCA monthly membership and 50% off the joiner’s fee.Learn more about our benefits and culture : Our BenefitsOur CultureHear what employees think about working for Riverside!#J-18808-Ljbffr
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