Peer Support Staff

Washington County Mental Health Services • Montpelier, VT

1d • $19

About The Position

WCMHS is seeking a Peer Support. This hourly position is a direct service position that provides peer support to Community Support Program clients during their stay in a respite bed. The Peer Support person is responsible for the supporting of guests as well as follow through on daily program responsibilities and paperwork. This position involves working independently with the guest with support from an on-call supervisor.

Requirements

• Access to reliable transportation and phone.
• High School diploma requirement
• basic computer skills
• mental health experience
• Lived experience with mental health issues
• Must be able to communicate and write effectively
• work with minimal supervision
• able to do daily house maintenance
• lifting of 20 pounds
• availability for various trainings and team meetings
• To act and dress in a professional manner.

Responsibilities

• supporting of guests
• follow through on daily program responsibilities
• paperwork
• daily house maintenance

Benefits

• paid time off (prorated based on hours)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees