Peer Support Specialist-ACT-Claremont

West Central Behavioral Health is looking to hire someone prepared to make a positive difference in the lives of others.

Do you have a passion for making a difference in the lives of others? Do you want to share your life experiences with mental health and/or addiction to aid others in their recovery? If so, we want you to join our professional and dedicated team of clinicians. With the mental health center staff, you will assist clients achieve their recovery goals.

The Peer Support Specialist uses his/her experience of recovery from mental health and/or addiction, plus skills learned in formal training to deliver services in mental health settings to provide mind-body recovery and resiliency. The Peer Support Specialist works as part of an interdisciplinary team for clients who require community-based services and assists individuals with engaging in services and supports as part of the recovery plan.

Responsibilities:

The Peer Support Specialists works with clients to:

be community based

talk about different systems and what treatment worked for them

transport to different places within the community

utilize specific interventions designed to support and meet recovery goals.

• High School Diplomas or GED
• Life experience that increases awareness of the needs of adults with serious mental health illness
• Have working knowledge of issues faced by those who experience serious mental illness
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Develop effective working relationships
• Ability to lift, push and/or pull 10 lbs.

Other:

• Ability to travel in connection with the job duties assigned
• Have and maintain a valid state driver's license
• Have reliable transportation

Be a part of our team.

West Central provides a generous benefit package including medical, dental and vision insurance, 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, critical illness, accident insurance, pet insurance, tuition reimbursement, local discounts, paid holidays and paid time off!

Ask us about creative work schedules, full-time/part-time, geographic options, different shifts, job-sharing, even cross-functional work to keep things interesting!

We are committed to continuous improvement of our employees. We provide ongoing education through e-Learning, in-service programs presented by internal staff and external presenters. CEUs are available for most in-service programs.

Loan Repayment Program: As a nonprofit organization providing services to underserved populations, you may be eligible to participate in the following loan assistance programs:

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Agency Student Loan Assistance Program - eligible up to $10,000 over 3 years

For over forty years, West Central Behavioral Health, a community mental health organization, has dedicated itself to"...promote, preserve and strengthen the mental health and quality of life in our community.” To accomplish this, West Central has assembled a team of talented professionals. Working together toward a common goal, our staff served nearly 2,700 children, adolescents and adults last year.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, Veteran- and Recovery-Friendly Workplace!