Peer Specialist - Chelsea, United States - NORTH SUFFOLK COMMUNITY SERVICES INC

NORTH SUFFOLK COMMUNITY SERVICES INC
NORTH SUFFOLK COMMUNITY SERVICES INC
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Chelsea, United States

4 weeks ago

Mark Lane

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We are seeking Peer Support Specialists for our Adult Community Clinical Services Program (ACCS) As a Peer Specialist for North Suffolk, you'll build supportive relationships that promote empowerment and self-learning.

The Peer Specialist position is designated for a person who has lived experience and wants to help guide others through the recovery process.


What you'll do:


  • Support persons served through Life and Care transitions, including visiting a hospital or other restrictive setting in order to provide connection and transition planning.
  • Help clients establish goals to aid in their recovery
  • Educate nonpeer staff about selfdirected care and how to best support a person through risk and crisis situations.
  • Use peersupported Evidence Based Practices including WRAP, Motivational Interviewing, mindfulness exercises, Stages of Change, and others
  • Commit to becoming an Agent of Change through presenting regular trainings and periodic inservice trainings for nonpeer staff
  • Provide support through selfdisclosure of one's own experiences and the tenets of Recovery to develop the skills for selfadvocacy
  • Facilitate and cofacilitate skillbuilding, mutually supportive groups, and emphasize the importance of quality of life activities and community membership.
  • Actively participate in North Suffolk peer team membership through recovery events
  • Seek Continuing Education in the Peer Support field to ensure that best practices are upheld and that emerging evidence is incorporated into the work.

What You'll Need:


  • Education:
  • Must possess or be willing/eligible to obtain one of the following Certifications within the first six months of employment: Certified Peer Specialist (CPS), Certified Addiction Recovery Coach (CARC) or Family Partner
  • Experience:
  • Must identify as having Lived Experience of a Mental Health Diagnosis, a Substance Use Addiction, Extreme States, or Trauma that has caused significant life disruption
  • Possess a desire to share those experiences in a purposeful and intentional way to influence the mental health system and provide recovery oriented support to those in ACCS services.
  • Skills:
  • Driver's license preferred but not required.
  • Must be CPR/first aid certified within five months of hire (training provided).
  • Bilingual language skills a plus Spanish and American Sign Language skills needed.

Competitive & Comprehensive Benefits:


  • Paid Time Off
  • Two weeks' Vacation per year (three weeks after 2 years of service), 12 Sick Days per year, and 11 Paid Holidays per year
  • Eligible employer for the PSLF program
  • North Suffolk qualifies as an H1B Cap-Exempt employer (for eligible positions)
  • North Suffolk offers visa and permanent resident card support to active employees
  • Health & Dental Insurance, with generous employer contribution
  • Employer Paid Life Insurance
  • 403 (b) Retirement Plan with employer matching
  • Voluntary Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
  • Medical & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Access to Credit Union Banking
  • Access to State Tuition Remission Program (Worksite Specific)
  • Employee Referral Bonus Program
  • Discounted Movie Tickets
  • Comprehensive Training Program
  • Internal Advancement Opportunities
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