Peer Support Specialist - Outreach Drop-In

Job Description

Job Description

JOIN OUR TEAM!

As a part of our Peer Support team, the Peer Support Specialist will serve as an advocate and support for consumers and families and assist them in developing personal goals for recovery from mental health and / or substance abuse / dependence.

WHAT YOU'LL DO :

• Teach and role model the value of the recovery experience
• Develop a supportive and positive relationship
• Utilize and teach problem solving techniques with individuals and groups
• Model effective coping skills and self-help strategies
• Establish and maintain professional relationships with other VF programs and community providers and agencies
• Assess and make referrals for other services, assist with data collection, facilitate groups, and coordinate with other providers as needed
• Share personal recovery story as deemed helpful to others

WHAT YOU'LL NEED :

What does Peer Support Specialist mean?

A Peer Support Specialist (PSS) is a person who is living well in recovery, who has experienced a loss of a significant role in his / her life due to the experience of serious mental or serious emotional disturbance, addiction, loss or trauma. As a PSS, you will use your recovery story to instill hope. You will provide support to other peers and assist them in reaching and maintaining their personal recovery goals. In addition, you will serve as an advocate, provide information, help access community resources, and model competency in recovery and wellness. PSS promote skills for improving mental and physical well-being and increasing resiliency. They promote self-determination and support peers in maintaining relationships and increasing a higher level of control and satisfaction over their lives.

WHAT WE OFFER :

Group Health, Dental and Vision insurance

Wellmark Blue Cross / Blue Shield health insurance

Supplemental life insurance, short term disability available

Employer contribution 3% of annual salary, vested day one

Every employee (full-time or part-time) is eligible after one year of service

Nine paid holidays per year

Our Mission : As an independent Center of Excellence, Vera French collaborates with our community partners to advance mental health for all and deliver high quality, accessible, healthy living solutions.

NOTIFICATION AND AUTHORIZATION TO REQUIRE A MEDICAL EXAMINATION

I hereby certify that, if hired, I will disclose any limitations I have that may impact my ability to do the job. I understand that I may also be required to undergo a pre-employment or post-employment medical exam by the VFCMHC' designated health practitioner.

NOTIFICATION AND AUTHORIZATION TO CONTACT REFERENCES AND CONDUCT BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION

I understand that I may be subject to a background check, and hereby authorize Vera French Community Mental Health Center, or any of its affiliates, to investigate my background to determine any and all information of concern as to my record, whether the same is of record or not, and I release employers and persons named in my application from all liability for any damages on account of his / her furnishing said information.

Additionally, you are hereby authorized to make any investigation of my personal history, educational background, military record,

motor vehicle records, criminal records, and credit history through an investigative or credit agency or bureau of your choice. I

authorize the release of this information by the appropriate agencies to the investigating service. I authorize and give permission for

the individuals listed as references to provide written information and / or verbally discuss my background with Vera French

Community Mental Health Center, or any of its affiliates.

This authorization, in original or copy form, shall be valid for this and any future reports and updates that may be required.

I understand that passing the background check is a condition of employment. A negative background check can be grounds for

dismissal, even if an offer has been made to me and I have been hired.