Peer Support Specialist - Adult Home and Community Based Services
About The Position
Northwestern Counseling & Support Services is seeking an individual who self-identifies as being in recovery from a mental illness diagnosis to provide peer support and/or peer services individuals diagnosed with mental illness. Applicants must be organized, energetic & have computer skills. Responsible for delivering services in a variety of community-based settings related to activities of daily living, social and interpersonal skills development, help individuals identify and achieve their recovery goals and meet their specific goals as part of the treatment team. This position also provides observation and gives feedback to the division leadership on possible improvements. Applicants must have reliable transportation with the ability to transport clients. Good attitude, team-oriented and open to learning, are key skills! At NCSS, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes perks such as medical and dental coverage, an employer-matched retirement plan, and educational support. Additionally, for those who qualify, this position provides an opportunity for $5,000 in student loan forgiveness upon the successful completion of your 6-month introductory period. We invite you to become a valued member of our team at NCSS, a 2025 Best Places to Work in Vermont! EOE Hiring rate is based on experience, education, and internal equity. Final compensation will be determined in accordance with NCSS policy and applicable laws.
Requirements
- Self-identifies as being in recovery from a mental illness diagnosis
- Organized
- Energetic
- Computer skills
- Reliable transportation with the ability to transport clients
- Good attitude
- Team-oriented
- Open to learning
- High School Diploma
Responsibilities
- Delivering services in a variety of community-based settings related to activities of daily living
- Social and interpersonal skills development
- Help individuals identify and achieve their recovery goals
- Meet specific goals as part of the treatment team
- Provide observation and gives feedback to the division leadership on possible improvements
Benefits
- Medical and dental coverage
- Employer-matched retirement plan
- Educational support
- $5,000 in student loan forgiveness upon the successful completion of your 6-month introductory period
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
