Respite Peer Specialist

Aspire Health Alliance•Weymouth, MA

3d•$20 - $20

About The Position

Aspire Health Alliance recognizes that attracting and retaining exceptional staff is the key to providing excellent care for our clients. Whether a staff member is providing direct care to those we serve or working on the administrative end supporting the services we are proud to provide, each person’s contribution is highly valued. Our mission, vision and values are supported by organizational culture guiding the work for every staff member: We are one compassionate, accountable community. Working at Aspire Health Alliance can provide enormous job satisfaction. Your contribution is serving to help fulfill a mission, vision and values that support our belief that mental health is the foundation of a person’s overall health and we work to foster an environment that is safe and supportive and free of judgement or prejudice around mental health. In addition, Aspire Health Alliance offers a competitive package of compensation and benefits. Great opportunity exists for a Peer Specialist in our Intensive Community Support - Respite program! This program is available to adults referred by the Department of Mental Health (DMH) who have lost their housing, are experiencing a need for increased support, or are transitioning back into the community from a hospital setting. The open, six (6) bed residential unit provides clients with stability as they connect with the resources and services needed to achieve independent living. The Respite Peer Specialist will be part of a dedicated, multi-disciplinary team of professionals which includes Nurses, Caseworkers, Mental Health Workers, and Master level Clinicians.

Requirements

Current or previous experience as a consumer of mental health services required
High School Diploma
Peer Specialist Certification required within 6 months from date of hire.
Valid driver’s license and access to personal vehicle
Must have a strong commitment to the right and ability of each person with a severe and persistent mental illness to live in normal community residences; work in market jobs; and have access to helpful, adequate, competent, and continuous supports and services
Skills and competence to establish supportive trusting relationships with persons with severe and persistent mental illnesses and respect for client rights and personal preferences in treatment are essential

Nice To Haves

Bilingual skills and/or experience with multicultural populations preferred

Responsibilities

Provides peer counseling and support, drawing on common experiences as a peer
Validate clients’ experiences and to provide guidance and encouragement to clients to take responsibility and actively participate in their own recovery
Carry out rehabilitation and support functions and assist in treatment
Provides education, support, and consultation to families
Provides crisis intervention under the clinical supervision of staff with professional degrees
Provide mentor and outreach services to Respite clients

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