Peer Support Specialist

3 days ago

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Health Connect America Full time
Overview

Health Connect America is a leading provider of mental and behavioral health services to children, families, and adults across the nation. We are seeking a highly motivated and compassionate Peer Support Specialist to join our team.

Responsibilities
  • Use personal recovery experience as a tool to support peers in their recovery journey.
  • Provide family and community education on mental health and wellness.
  • Serve as a role model and mentor, promoting positive relationships and social connections.
  • Provide support and encouragement to peers, helping them navigate challenges and achieve their goals.
  • Navigate individuals to community resources, such as housing, social services, education, and employment assistance.
  • Lead recovery education and activities, empowering peers to take control of their recovery.
  • Develop a Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) that focuses on strategies for reaching personal goals, crisis planning, and relapse prevention.
  • Facilitate peer support groups, providing a safe and supportive environment for peers to share their experiences.
  • Provide opportunities for socialization in the community, promoting social connections and a sense of belonging.
  • Provide outreach to people who have frequent inpatient hospitalizations, helping them access necessary resources and support.
  • Assist individuals to develop and implement a person-centered individual service plan, ensuring their needs are met and their goals are achieved.
  • Support individuals through the intake process, providing guidance and reassurance.
  • Educate individuals on changes in health care reform, helping them understand their benefits and navigate the system.
  • Help individuals understand their benefits, ensuring they receive the support they need.
  • Help individuals who seek SSI/SSDI benefits by taking them through the SOAR process, providing guidance and support.
  • Support people through discharge, ensuring a smooth transition and continued support.
  • Follow up after discharge, providing ongoing support and guidance as needed.
  • Empower others by helping them identify their strengths, support, resources, and skills, promoting self-advocacy and self-care.
  • Work as a wraparound facilitator (MS Only), providing comprehensive support and coordination of services.
  • Provide case management and coordination of services to assist other workers/staff on the case, ensuring seamless support and care.
Qualifications
  • Must be at least 18 years old.
  • Must have a mental health condition and/or substance use disorder, must be in recovery, must be open-minded, and must be willing to share personal experiences with mental illness/substance use publicly.
  • Must be a High School Graduate or have GED.
  • Must have a valid driver's license in the state of employment with a safe driving record.
  • Must have successfully completed state-specific Peer Specialist training and exam.
Benefits

We recognize the importance of self-care and work/life balance. We offer flexibility in scheduling and provide all employees access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), which includes 8 mental health counseling sessions annually. Full-time HCA employees enjoy paid time off, paid holidays, and a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and other voluntary insurance products.

Additional benefits include access to a Health Navigator, Health Savings Account with company contribution, Dependent Daycare Flexible Spending Account, Health Reimbursement Account, 401(k) Retirement Plan, Benefits Hub, Tickets at Work, and more.

Join a team where your contributions truly make a difference in the lives of others. Apply now to be part of our dynamic and supportive community at Health Connect America.

Employment at Health Connect America and its companies is contingent upon meeting the requirements of a comprehensive background investigation prior to joining our team.

Health Connect America and its companies are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other basis forbidden under federal, state, or local law.

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