What are the responsibilities and job description for the Peer Support Specialist position at Valley Cities Behavioral Health Care?
Peer Support Specialist
SIGNING BONUS $1500
Position Summary
Functions as a member of the Model of Care site-based teams and is responsible for mentoring consumers in finding and living their journey to health and wellness.
Essential Job Functions
- Engage consumers in a professional and open manner
- Facilitate weekly wellness recovery action plan (WRAP) groups
- Facilitate weekly recovery groups
- Facilitate weekly support groups
- Provide resources. (I.e. Schools, Benefits, etc.)
- Follow up on no-shows
- Follow up phone calls for periodic check-in
- Sharing personal stories of successful employment and recovery
- Working with individual in developing confidence and hope
- Educating individual on the importance of going back to work
- Provide all services with respect for cultural diversity and in the least intrusive way
- Interact with on-site healthcare providers to ensure solid partnership and quality client care
- Attend and participate in multi-disciplinary meetings as necessary
- Attend agency and program training to meet required annual standards for WAC and professional affiliations
Minimum Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED and continuing education in mental health field
- Current Driver’s License and Automotive Insurance
- Pass required State background checks
- Proof of Registration as a counselor with the State of Washington
- Ability to transport clients (if necessary)
- Ability to work independently
- Be Peer Certified within 3 months of hire or be accepted into Peer training within 3 months of hire.
Desirable Requirements:
- Experience working with disabilities in a mental health setting
- Bilingual or Multi-lingual
- Cultural expertise and experience
Schedule:
For a Peer Support Services Supervisor at Valley Cities Behavioral Health, the schedule is dynamic and provides opportunities for those who thrive in an ever-evolving environment. Discussion of schedules is encouraged during the interview process from both candidate and hiring manager.
We are dedicated to Equal Opportunity Employment & embrace the contributions of a diverse and inclusive workforce. Valley Cities Counseling and Consultation is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans and does not unlawfully discriminate under federal, state, or local laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or protected veteran status.
This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.
