Peer Specialist (Mental Health Services)

Vinfen • Lawrence, MA

107d • $23 - $23

About The Position

The ACCS Peer Specialist promotes the engagement, hope and the full integration and functioning of adults with receiving psychiatric rehabilitation services needed to live successfully in the community. As an ACCS Peer Specialist you will provide Peer Support Services and help Persons Served explore their options and gain the confidence, skills, and resources needed to succeed in goals. In this role you will draw upon your own personal experiences with recovery in order to successfully build skills needed for independency.

Requirements

• High School Diploma required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Experience as a recipient of services for people with psychiatric conditions preferred; must be well along in own personal recovery (self-knowledge and habits needed to support one's own health).
• Lived experience with drug or alcohol misuse/addiction accepted, if applicant has received Connecticut Community for Addiction Recovery Coach Academy or equivalent training; must be well along in own personal recovery (self-knowledge and habits needed to support one's own health).
• Must either obtain or meet one of the following criteria within six months of hire: Certified Peer Specialist; has received Connecticut Community for Addiction Recovery Coach Academy or equivalent training; or meet Family Partner as required by Community Service Agencies specifications.
• Experience as a caregiver of a youth (or adult) with special needs; preferably a youth (or adult) with a psychiatric condition.
• Bachelor's degree in human services field from an accredited school & one year experience working with children/adolescents/TAY (or adult); or an Associate's degree in human service field from an accredited school & one year experience working with children/adolescents/TAY (or adult); or high school diploma/GED & two years experience working with children/adolescents/TAY (or adult).
• Experience in navigating any of the child (or adult) family-serving systems and teaching family members who are involved with child (or adult) family-serving systems.
• A valid driver's license must be presented at the time of employment. Incumbents must be at least 21 years of age, have maintained a valid US driver's license for at least 6 months, and must be able to pass a driver's screening background check.
• Access to an operational and insured vehicle and willingness to use it to transport Person Served.
• Preference given to bilingual/bicultural applicants.

Responsibilities

• Implement Peer Support-oriented Treatment Plan interventions with Person Served.
• Provide support, education and advocacy especially at times of service and life transitions; for example being discharged from a hospital, detoxification unit or respite setting, moving to their own apartment, or when facing life stage challenges -- particularly for young adults and elders.
• Engage Person Served in non-directive and supportive relationships that promote empowerment and self-learning.
• Facilitate Peer Support groups as needed.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance for employees working 30 hours or more.
• 15 days of Vacation, 12 Paid Holidays, 10 Sick Days and 3 Personal Days per year (for employees scheduled for 20 hours or more).
• Education Assistance and Tuition Remission Programs as well as innovative Student Loan Payment Programs.
• Professional Development programs including year-round online training courses and opportunities to earn CEUs.
• Retirement savings programs, including a fully funded, employer sponsored retirement plan and an employee funded 403 (b) plan.
• Company paid Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Long-Term Disability Insurance.
• Voluntary Term, Whole Life, Accident and Critical Care Insurance.
• Flexible Spending Reimbursement Accounts (Health and Dependent care).
• $500 -- $1,000+ Employee Referral Bonuses with no annual cap!
• Other generous benefits including discounted memberships, access to wellness programs and more!

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees