Peer Specialist - Crisis
Brightli•Quincy, IL
•Onsite
About The Position
Join Centerstone as a Peer Support Specialist to empower individuals on their recovery journey. In this full-time role, you will utilize your lived experience to support participants in developing treatment plans, maintaining communication with referral sources, collaborating for continuity of care, providing crisis support, and promoting hope, recovery, and resilience. The individual selected will receive full training and will be eligible to pursue certification after one year of employment.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- At least 2 years of consistent work history
- Valid driver’s license
- Must be at least 21 years of age
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work effectively in a team setting
- Basic computer proficiency
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience in behavioral health or a related field is a plus
Responsibilities
- Support, encourage, and model recovery and resilience specific to each individual's needs.
- Provide individual or group services with a rehabilitation and recovery focus.
- Help individuals manage psychiatric symptoms, utilize natural supports, and enhance community living.
- Encourage clients to connect with others and their communities.
- Assist individuals in making independent choices and taking an active role in their treatment.
- Help individuals identify personal strengths and resources to aid in their recovery.
- Support clients in setting and achieving their recovery goals.
Benefits
- 29 Days of PTO
- Eligibility for HRSA Loan Repayment (subject to requirements)
- Comprehensive benefits package: health, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance & more
- Competitive 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan – up to 5% match
- Company-paid basic life insurance
- Emergency Medical Leave Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts – healthcare and dependent care
- Health & Wellness Program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Employee Discount Program
- Paid time off: full-time employees receive an attractive time off package to balance your work and personal life
- Employee benefits package: full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more
- Top-notch training: initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive
- Career mobility: advancement opportunities/promoting from within
- Welcoming, warm, supportive: a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
