Full Time Certified Peer Support Specialist (1st Shift)

WELLSTONE INC • Huntsville, AL

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Peer Support Specialist (CPSS) is a peer over the age of 18 who has lived experience that they are willing to share with others to provide ongoing guidance, coaching, and support to individuals with mental health and/or substance use disorders, helping them to navigate recovery and achieve their goals. There are two full-time, hourly positions available for this role working Monday- Friday, 8am-5pm.

Requirements

• Certification by DMH as a Peer Specialist
• Ability to follow established protocol & work well with others.
• Ability to follow on-going training & supervision requirements.
• Good oral, interpersonal, and written communication skills
• Knowledge of community resources & recovery concept
• Demonstrates HEART while working with clients & co-workers (Helpfulness, Encouragement, Acceptance, Respect & Timeliness)
• Reliable transportation with good 5-year motor vehicle record

Responsibilities

• Provide peer support to adults by sharing your own experiences and building trusting relationships.
• Offer support and guidance to adults as they receive services and support from our organization.
• Connect adults to community supports, natural supports, additional programs.
• Coordinate outreach and efforts in the community.
• Encourage adults to identify goals and create action plans in tandem with the adult’s treatment team to reach them.
• Foster hope and approach adults’ skills from a strengths-based perspective.
• Practice culturally responsive communication and interaction with adults and their families and/or natural supports.
• Act as a resource and safe person for adults to approach with questions, concerns, and accomplishments.
• Facilitate trainings and groups as scheduled and requested.
• Attend staff and agency meetings, trainings, and other events as scheduled and approved by supervisor.
• Complete daily notes and regular documentation as required by our organization’s guidelines.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision premiums
• State Retirement participation through RSA plus an optional 457b plan with a company match
• Nine (9) paid holidays throughout the year
• Ability to continually accrue up to 15 days of PTO a year (unused rolls over)
• Company-paid Group Life and AD&D insurance and Long-Term Disability
• Licensure reimbursement
• Tuition discounts through learning partnerships with Athens State University, Capella University, and Wallace State Community College

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED