Peer Support Specialist

Mental Illness Recovery Center • Columbia, SC

17h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Mental Illness Recovery Center (MIRCI) is a non-profit organization that assists homeless individuals, both adults and youth, with clinical needs and permanent housing, and is seeking a Certified Peer Support Specialist. Applicants without an active Certification as a Certified Peer Support Specialist in South Carolina WILL NOT be considered. Function: Under the supervision of the ACT Team Lead, the Peer Support Specialist works on the Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team. ACT consists of professionals from multiple disciplines who use a team approach to meet the needs of individuals with severe and persistent mental illness in community-based settings. Employee Classification: Considered a professional, non-exempt position that is regular full-time.

Requirements

• Active Certification as a Certified Peer Support Specialist in South Carolina is required
• High School Diploma or GED
• Lived Experience with mental health and/or substance use disorder and demonstrated recovery
• Valid South Carolina Driver's License and proof of current auto insurance
• Must have reliable transportation for travel within the local community

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with mental health is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participates in daily team meetings and treatment planning meetings.
• Provides services in the community, in accordance with the Assertive Community Treatment model.
• Serves as a team member and shares personal and practical experience of recovery and knowledge of the delivery of mental health services to benefit the team and its clients.
• Models recovery values, attitudes, beliefs, and personal action to encourage wellness and resilience.
• Provides direct peer counseling based on your own lived experiences to build rapport and trust.
• Assess clients' needs to identify and assist in obtaining appropriate services and support.
• Assists clients with the implementation of their goals and objectives
• Addresses client concerns, barriers, progress, and other relevant information with the team to enhance treatment services.
• Completes required clinical documentation in compliance with agency standards.
• Demonstrates responsiveness and flexibility in identifying and providing services to ACT team clients.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Benefits

• 3 weeks accrued vacation per year
• 3 weeks accrued sick time per year
• 13 paid holidays
• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Short-Term Disability Coverage
• Critical Illness Coverage
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability
• 401K
• 401K employer match up to 6%
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Bereavement Leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED