Part-Time Peer Support Specialist

4 days ago


Boise, Idaho, United States Benchmark Human Services Full time
Join Our Team at Benchmark Human Services

We are seeking a highly motivated and compassionate Part-Time Peer Support Specialist to join our team in Idaho. As a Peer Support Specialist, you will play a vital role in providing crisis support services to individuals experiencing a behavioral health crisis or in a situation likely to escalate into a crisis if supportive services are not provided.

About the Role

As a Peer Support Specialist, you will be responsible for providing non-clinical assistance, engaging with individuals, and conducting follow-up services within 72 hours of crisis disposition. You will also ensure individuals are linked with appropriate follow-up services and resources before discharge.

Responsibilities
  • Comply with all standards to ensure the health, safety, and respect of individuals we serve
  • Act as a member of the Mobile Response Team as scheduled and needed
  • Provide crisis follow-up services within 72 hours of crisis disposition
  • Complete face-to-face or telephonic follow-up with individuals, as assigned, after crisis response
  • Ensure individuals are linked with appropriate follow-up services and resources before discharge
  • Complete documentation as required by Benchmark Human Services or state and federal regulations
  • Assist in the completion of safety plans, as directed by the clinician
  • Attend advocacy and community meetings in the region to provide education regarding mobile crisis services
  • Assist the individual in identifying resources for recovery
  • Attend all scheduled training and staff meetings
  • Assist with crisis response as required, including face-to-face response within an average of 60 minutes
  • Report any suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation to supervisor or department head
  • Communicate needs of the individual, regarding social determinants of health to supervisor
Requirements
  • High school diploma or GED
  • Lived experience with a minimum of 2 years of continuous recovery from a Serious Mental Illness and/or Substance Use Disorder diagnosis
  • At least one year of experience working with individuals with mental illness and/or substance-related disorders who are experiencing a behavioral health crisis
  • Valid driver's license and auto insurance
  • Valid CPR and First Aid Certifications
  • Computer literate
  • Certified as a Peer Specialist by at least one of the following credentialing entities: Addiction Professional Certification Board, Mental Health Association in Idaho, NAADAC, Certified Wellness Coach, or Community Mental Health Associate certificate
Preferred Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in social sciences from an accredited college or university
  • Knowledge of community services and resources relevant to social determinants of health

We are an EEO and Affirmative Action Employer, and we encourage Veterans, Women, and Individuals with Disabilities to apply. Interested applicants can apply online at benchmarkhs.com.



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