Certified Peer Specialist- Corrections Integrated Support

4 days ago


Newport News, Virginia, United States People Incorporated Full time

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Job Type
Full-time

Description

Certified peer Specialist

People Incorporated Mental Health Services is seeking a Certified peer specialist to join our Corrections Integrated Support Team to work directly with clients who are currently justice involved. This role is part of a multi-disciplinary team providing wrap-around services from initial assessments to integrated release planning, pre- and post-release care coordination, and access to community supports.

Schedule: Full-Time Monday-Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm with some flexibility.

Locations: Services are provided both in the jail and in the community primarily in the Dakota County area with a mix of telehealth and in person meetings.

Hiring Range: $ $21.37 Hourly depending on qualifications and work experience, plus $1000 hiring bonus.

People Incorporated Mental Health Services is the largest nonprofit mental health provider in Minnesota. For over 50 years, we have been a leading community partner, transforming the health of our communities through innovative solutions.

Main Job Duties:

  • Provide quality program services to the individuals served in a professional manner. Complete required documentation according to program standards and timelines.
  • Provide peer support to those dealing with substance use and/or mental health symptoms.
  • Provide guidance, encouragement, education and skill-building around wellness planning, crisis planning, and self-advocacy to support the clients' recovery goals.
  • Provide services that help clients identify their strengths and to use their strengths to reach their treatment goals and identify and overcome barriers to participate in community resources.
  • Provide peer support to those experiencing mental health symptoms and/or a history of chemical dependency.

People Incorporated is opposed to violence and offensive behavior in the workplace. Clients participating in our programs, however, may be experiencing anxiety, mental illness, physical illness, frustration and helplessness in their daily lives which occasionally results in inappropriate verbal and physical expressions of anger, threats or violence towards employees, visitors or others. Training is available to staff on physical and psychological crisis intervention and prevention. Employees may be exposed to physical or verbal abuse and are expected to be able to serve angry and disgruntled clients with patience and courtesy.



Requirements

Education and Experience: Certified Peer Specialist I

  • Be at least 18 years of age
  • Have a High School Diploma, GED or equivalent
  • Have a primary diagnosis of mental illness
  • Is a current or former consumer of mental health services
  • Demonstrate leadership and advocacy skills, and have a strong dedication to recovery.
  • Must be free of chemical use problems for at least one year immediately proceeding their hiring and must sign a statement attesting to that fact, if applicable.

Required qualifications: Certified Peer Specialist II

  • High school diploma and:
    • 4,000 hours of supervised experience in the delivery of services to people with Mental Illness, Developmental disabilities, ID or TBI
    • 2,000 hours of supervised experience in the delivery of services to people with Mental Illness, DD, ID or TBI, requiring clinical supervision from a mental health professional once a week until 4,000 hours of experience is met

OR

  • Has completed 30 semester hours or 45 quarter hours in behavioral science or a related field
    • Has proof of a practicum or internship that requires direct interaction with adults or children served and is focused on behavioral sciences or related field
    • Has 2,000 hours of supervised experience in the delivery of services to people with Mental Illness, DD, ID or TBI

OR

  • Bachelor's degree in a behavioral science or related field
  • proof of a practicum or internship that requires direct interaction with adults or children served and is focused on behavioral sciences or related fields;

Certifications/Licenses:

  • Current DHS certification as a Certified Peer Specialist OR the ability to provide proof of certification within 30days of hire.

Benefits:

  • Accrue up to 4 weeks of PTO, plus company-designated holidays and floating holidays
  • 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with a 3% employer-match
  • Multiple health and dental insurance plan choices available
  • Lifestyle Benefit - choice between company contribution to health savings account, student loan repayment assistance, or flex time
  • Employer-paid Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance & Life Insurance
  • Free access to People Incorporated's Training Institute, offering free CEUs and a wide array of learning and education opportunities
  • Eligibility for state and federal loan forgiveness programs

People Incorporated is committed to improving the wellness of our clients, staff, and the communities that we serve by providing a tobacco-free environment.

People Incorporated is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

People Incorporated values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQIA individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.



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