Lived Experience Professional Support Specialist - PT Mental Health
About The Position
The Mental Health Association is seeking Lived Experience Professional Support Specialists for our new Community Wellness Center (Mental Health), operating out of Morris County. 20 Hours per week The Community Drop-in/ Mental Health Wellness Center (CWC) is a community-based non-medical support center that is designed using a living room model (drop-in center) to serve individuals in a welcoming, safe and stigma free environment. The Community Drop-in/Wellness Centers will offer various optional peer-led groups and activities throughout the day/evening that will enhance wellness and recovery to all individuals from all different backgrounds, including those with mental illness and/ or substance use. When we say lived experience, we mean knowledge based on someone’s perspective, personal identity or that of a family member/friend, and history, beyond their professional or educational experience.
Requirements
- A High School Diploma or GED equivalent plus related life experience.
- The knowledge of and the ability to adhere to SAMHSA's core competencies for peer workers in behavioral health services.
- The ability to engage with individuals.
- The ability to network with a variety of both formal and informal community resources and supports.
- The ability to discuss and educate individuals on substance use.
- General knowledge of community resources available and knowledge on eligibility criteria and requirements.
Responsibilities
- Providing culturally competent services related to race, age, ethnicity, gender, and sexual orientation.
- Sharing lived experience while providing strengths-based, person-centered services.
- Providing engagement and skill-building services in a collaborative and caring relationship.
- Providing case management and ongoing linkage to community supports.
- Providing support in recovery planning.
- Providing evidenced-based practices (Harm Reduction, Motivational Interviewing, etc.).
- Providing effective advocacy.
- Assisting with managing crises and de-escalation.
- Promoting the integration of physical and mental health wellness.
- Promoting growth and development.
- Promoting community integration and assisting individuals with utilizing all available community. supports that best meet their needs.
- Attending supervision meetings and agency staff meetings.
- Attending meetings with program partners and community providers.
- Completing Social Determinates of Health and UCLA Loneliness Assessments.
Benefits
- Fully paid medical coverage for eligible staff.
- Generous 401(k) match.
- Plentiful Paid Holidays, Vacation, Personal and Sick time.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
