Peer Support Specialist Residential Services

4 days ago

Bremerton, Washington, United States Kitsap Mental Health Services Full time
Empower Recovery and Independence

Kitsap Mental Health Services is seeking a dedicated Residential Services Peer Support Specialist to join our team. As a Peer Support Specialist, you will play a vital role in promoting recovery, independence, and hope for our clients.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Validate clients' experiences and provide guidance and encouragement for their recovery journey.
  • Provide individualized direct support to clients, respecting their choices and building confidence through coaching, guidance, and support.
  • Assist clients in understanding the components of recovery and resilience, applying skills to achieve life goals outlined in the recovery care plan.
  • Participate in clinical activities as directed by a supervisor, including facilitating group activities, conducting ongoing client observation and assessment, and following behavioral protocols.
  • Complete all paperwork related to providing direct client care, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
  • Participate in shift pass downs to ensure continuity of care 24/7.
  • Act as an interpreter for the team, providing expertise and consultation from a client perspective on symptoms, medication effects, treatment opinions, and recovery experiences.
  • Combat stigma and discrimination, increasing awareness among clients and staff.
  • Collaborate with clients on awareness of their rights and support them in filing, mediating, and resolving complaints.
  • Increase awareness of self-help and consumer advocacy groups promoting recovery, acting as a liaison between the team and such groups.
  • Provide ongoing assessment and direct services to clients, addressing challenges such as suicidality and substance abuse education and treatment.
  • Assist clients in planning and participating in social and leisure activities.
  • Provide feedback on consumer progress to the treatment team, ensuring timely completion of clinical notes.
  • Maintain appropriate professional boundaries while seeking clinical supervision where necessary.
  • Attend orientations, staff meetings, and maintain up-to-date mandatory trainings as required.
Requirements:
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Entry-level position (no prior related work experience)
  • Valid WA State Food Worker Card (can be obtained post-hire)
  • Agency Affiliated Counselor Registration
  • Completion of the Washington State Mental Health Division's Peer Counselor Training and certification as a Peer Counselor within six months of employment

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates. Our recruitment processes are designed to prevent discrimination against our people regardless of gender identity or orientation, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, citizenship, or any aspect which makes someone unique.

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