Peer Wellness Coach
About The Position
The Peer Wellness Coach works with participants to mentor, encourage, support and problem-solve difficulties they may have in managing their mental and physical health and achieving improved health status. Duties include facilitating wellness groups using self-management care models, as well as one-on-one wellness coaching, assisting family/caretakers and participants in learning how to advocate for themselves, insuring participants access medical care which could include transporting to medical providers, and assisting with public presentations, community education. The Peer Wellness Coach is required to adhere to the Certified Peer Recovery Specialist Code of Ethics.
Requirements
- Effectively communicate via written, verbal, in person and virtual methods.
- Must be a person with lived experience with mental illness, substance use disorders and/or co-occurring disorders.
- Must demonstrate a personal commitment to a healthy lifestyle and preferred background in wellness promotion.
- Must possess excellent organizational, problem-solving, and communications/listening skills.
- Must possess the ability and desire to learn and practice new skills including strength-based interventions, and positive reinforcement.
- Familiarity with MS Office applications and use of the internet required.
- Must value cultural differences, believe in the principles of recovery and be able to work independently and as a team member, problem-solve, and motivate others.
- High school diploma or GED required
- Certified Peer Specialist or ability to become certified within one (1) year of hire
Nice To Haves
- Experience in providing social and recreation activities is desirable.
- Experience serving people with mental illness and/or co-occurring disorders is desirable.
Responsibilities
- Assists participants and their families/caretakers in developing self-management skills to improve their health by teaching disease management strategies
- Provides wellness coaching, assisting family/caretakers and participants to learn how to advocate for themselves so they can independently access medical care that is most appropriate to treat their symptoms.
- Facilitates wellness and prevention groups using evidenced based and promising practices self-management models, consistently practicing faithfulness to the model
- Ensures participants understand how to successfully navigate the health care system by providing education and support to them and their family/caregivers
- Educates consumers using personal health information and provides education to assist them to use the information for self-management
- Ensures participant`s care is coordinated by collaborating and actively communicating with service providers and along with the participant develops strategies to remove barriers; allowing them to achieve optimal health status as they engage in the health care
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision health coverage
- Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
- 403b retirement plan with company match
- Paid time off and ten paid holidays
- AD&D Insurance, Life Insurance, and Long Term Disability (company paid)
- Employee Resource Groups
- Continuing education opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
