Peer Support Specialist

Southern Iowa Mental Health Center

Peer Support Specialist

Full-Time

Monday - Friday, flexible on hours

Join our ACT (Assertive Community Treatment) Team at Southern Iowa Mental Health Center!

Serve as a member of an interdisciplinary team that provides recovery oriented in- home and community-based services for adults with chronic mental illness. Goal is to keep them in their independent home by assisting with keeping them engaged in services, taking medications, and in activities of daily living/community living skills. Our team covers 8 counties in Southeast Iowa: Wapello, Mahaska, Keokuk, Jefferson, Van Buren, Davis, Appanoose, and Monroe.

Who are Peer Support Specialists?

Are you in recovery from a mental illness? Are you passionate about helping others? Southern Iowa Mental Health Center is seeking a full-time Peer Support Specialist for our ACT Team. Peer Support Specialists use their experiences in recovery from mental illness plus state approved training to help people with their own recovery journey and inform non-peer team members of this unique perspective. This position includes hours that are office-based and work in client’s homes in 8 counties in Southeast Iowa.
Job Functions:

· Demonstrates a positive cooperative attitude, flexibility, and a willingness to change to meet department goals.

· Responsible for being well-organized and energetic with exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.

· Welcomes people into service and encouraging them during times of stress and struggle.

· Develops personalized health goals, discovering effective coping skills, accessing community resources, and coordinating care.

· Effectively using technology such as computers, cell phones, and software.

· Documents interactions and other required reports in an electronic health record.

· Communicates to other team members and supervisors with positive attitude.

· Creative problem solving to “meet people where they are at”.

· Assist with referrals and linkage to services to help members meet their personal goals.

Requirements:

· Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and experience with mental/ behavioral health services for at least one year.

· Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and current automobile insurance with 100,000/300,000/100,000 coverage.

· Willing and able to transport patients and use personal vehicle for travel.

· Pass the background checks pertaining to criminal, transportation, and abuse registries.

· Basic computer knowledge using Word, Excel, Google Docs, Outlook, and EHR.

Who You Are

• Humble. You lead with humility and empathy, respecting and learning from the perspective of others.
• Persistent. Although it may take a while to achieve a goal, you do not give up.
• Conscientious. You keep your promises, taking your commitments to others seriously, and you have strong integrity.
• Accountable. Work collaboratively with others to ensure high quality client care.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities; attention to detail.

What We Offer

We offer our employees a competitive salary and benefit package.

• This is a Full-Time position
• Working for a company that values quality, accessible and comprehensive care for the community.
• The benefits:
• Medical insurance – provided at no cost to the employee
• Life Insurance provided
• 403(b) plan — 4% of the annual salary with no match requirements after the first year
• A generous PTO system of 25 days per year, plus 11 paid holidays
• AFLAC
• Vision and Dental Packages

Apply Today!

Send your resume to Dee Dee Chance at DChance@SIMHCOttumwa.org

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• Bereavement leave
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Experience:

• Mental Health: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Ottumwa, IA 52501 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Ottumwa, IA 52501: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person