Peer Support Specialist

Full Time
Washington, DC 20018
Posted
Job description

Peer Support Specialists

Salary Range:$48000-$50000


Peer Specialists
have the unique role of providing recovery services, health and wellness self-management education, as directed by a certified Clinical Specialist. From a perspective based on his or her personal experience with mental illness and/or co-occurring disorders of mental illness and substance abuse, the Peer Specialist provides and coordinates a broad range of services for clients who have histories of homelessness, psychiatric disability, substance abuse, criminal justice, and other trauma.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Collaborate with client in the formulation of an Individual Recovery Plan (IRP) that is reviewed and modified with client on a regular basis;

  • Provide outreach, counseling, advocacy, and other needed services to clients in any environment including: the streets, shelters, jails, hospitals, apartments, office, etc.;
  • Use his or her unique recovery experience to teach and role model the value of every individual’s recovery experience.
  • Assist in developing and modeling effective coping techniques and self-help strategies.
  • Assist in the development of tailored services to each client—i.e.; housing placement, independent living skills, vocational guidance, appointment escorts, integrated substance use treatment, and family counseling;
  • Maintain written and computerized records, compile reports and complete other program documentation (including case notes, statistics, letters, etc.;);
  • Assist clients to manage their monies, including preparing budgets with clients and computing expenses;
  • Coordinate and monitor referrals to community services, and advocate client participation in them;
  • Educate, inform and advocate for clients regarding benefits and entitlements (Social Security, Public Assistance, food stamps, etc.)
  • Perform other related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Must be a self-identified person currently or previously receiving mental health or co-occurring behavioral health services.

  • Preference given to individuals with life experiences of homelessness and/or mental illness.
  • HS Diploma/GED required; college degree helpful
  • Peer Specialist Certification or training in the use of personal recovery stories in a professional setting.
  • Willingness and desire to professionally use a personal recovery journey to work with others as appropriate.
  • One year experience working with in a mental health program helpful
  • Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
  • Ability to maintain boundaries but comfortable using self and personal experiences as applicable
  • Bilingual, (English, Spanish or other languages) highly desired.

BENEFITS:

  • CEUs for clinical licensure
  • 15 days of vacation
  • 11 paid holidays
  • Paid Sick and COVID Leave
  • Health Insurance (singles, partner, and family coverage offered)
  • Employer sponsored HSA account to offset the cost of copays and healthcare services
  • Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Employer paid Long Term Disability
  • Pathways' paid Life insurance
  • 403b Match
  • Many additional employee paid services such as legal coverage, Short Term Disability,
  • and pre-tax commuter benefits

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