Peer Support Specialist

4 weeks ago

Dubuque, United States Hillcrest Family Services Full time

Located at the Wellness Center and/or Assertive Community Treatment Team (ACT Program)

Your Responsibilities

A Peer Support Specialist (PSS) is a person who has lived experience with mental health directly, or indirectly through a loved one. The Peer Support Specialists primary responsibility is to encourage members to take control of their own health and wellness and to promote the concept of whole health. The PSS is responsible for providing support services and serving as an advocate to those enrolled in the program. A Peer Support Specialist will role model hope, personal responsibility, active engagement in education, self-advocacy and connection to community supports. Additional responsibilities include:

* Support members in utilizing goal setting processes to further their recovery
* Create and facilitate groups and activities to support recovery
* Support members in creating a Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP)
* Utilize and teach problem solving techniques
* Teach and role model the value of every individuals recovery experience
* Develops/maintains a welcoming, trauma informed atmosphere
* Complete all necessary paperwork for insurance and billing in a timely manner

What You Need

* Personal experience with mental health and/or mental health with substance abuse recovery
* If living in recovery, at least 1 year in successful recovery
* Ability to practice healthy self-care
* Knowledge of, and experience in working with adults with brain health disorders
* Completion of Peer Support Training Academy as soon as possible after hire date
* Basic computer skills
* Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position

Competitivebenefits package for full-time employees working 30+ hours a week:

* Health insurance (up to 79% employer paid)
* Dental insurance
* Vision insurance
* 401(k)with profit sharing and employer match
* Paid time off (accrue up to 80 hours during first year of employment; increases based on tenure with agency)
* 10 paid holidays
* 80 hours sick time
* 2 wellness days
* Staff development and training
* Public Service Loan Forgiveness(PSLF) eligibility for federal student loans
* Employer paid CEU's through Relias
* On-site primary care
* PerkSpot- employee discount program
* MeMD- virtual health provider for you and your family
* Free talk therapy
* $0 Telehealth/urgent care
* Discounted psychiatry


* Employee assistance program
* Advancement opportunities

About the Organization

Hillcrest Family Services is a non-profit organization that assists adults and children in need of help. Every day, Hillcrest builds confidence in hundreds of people and families. We strive to be a leading provider in supporting brain health and wellness. Were a place where compassion is commonplace. Where our passion soars and faith restores.

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