Peer Counselor - Per Diem

Mass General Brigham•Belmont, CA

21h•Onsite

About The Position

The Peer Counselor position works with peers to provide support through education, resources, and community integration, promoting the recovery process. This is a per diem, 15-hour a week part-time position. Shifts are flexible during the work week, Monday-Friday only, with no weekend work required. The role requires the candidate to be a Certified Peer and Family Specialist. The salary range for the position starts at $20.84/hr.

Requirements

Must be a Certified Peer and Family Specialist.
High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
Related experience 0-1 year required.
Candidate has a history of managing their own illness and can proactively use personal experience to support others in their recovery.
Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to build rapport and active listening skills.
Knowledge about resilience, recovery, and wellness from behavioral health conditions.
Self-awareness and the ability to receive feedback to enhance learning and recovery.
Ability to set appropriate personal and professional boundaries.
CONFIDENTIALITY is a must.
Class D Passenger Vehicle Driver's License [State License] - Generic - HR Only preferred

Nice To Haves

Certified Peer and Family Specialist [CPFS] - State Specific Certification Board preferred

Responsibilities

Works with multidisciplinary staff to assist individuals with vocational, social, and life skills on-site and in the community.
Meets one-on-one with members to provide support around members’ mental health recovery process while setting appropriate limits and professional boundaries.
Receives one-on-one supervision every week from program supervisory staff to provide guidance and support to the peer counselor as he/she interfaces with members.
Participates in weekly team meetings to provide updates, set goals, and outline action plans for team members.
Individually leads/facilitates groups to provide support and guidance to members.
Uses his/her own recovery experience as a framework to understand and support members in their own recovery journey and process his/her own recovery experience professionally, consistently observing appropriate limits/boundaries, including those supported by the Peer Specialist certification training.
Completes required documentation in a timely fashion.
Inspires hope by modeling personal responsibility, self-advocacy, and wellness.