ACTT Peer Support Specialist

Monarch; United States; On-site; USD 19,320 - 27,517; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Retirement plans

Professional development support

Job summary

Monarch Healthcare in the United States is seeking an Assertive Community Treatment Team Peer Support Specialist to provide individualized community-based services and promote self-determination.

You will work 40 hours weekly, Monday to Friday, 8:30am–4:30pm, with pay starting at $17.00 per hour. The role emphasizes collaboration with staff and direct support across housing, transportation, and social activities.

Qualifications

• CPSS certification from State Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and Substance Abuse Services (USA).
• High School Diploma required.

Responsibilities

• Work as a member of the ACTT staff under the supervision of the Team Leader.
• Conduct comprehensive assessment of participants' psychiatric history and daily living.
• Document progress to maintain participant records per agency procedures.
• Provide direct services in office and community settings to teach coping and growth.
• Assist with housing, transportation, and accessing entitlements.
• Organize and lead individual and group activities to promote social skills.
• Attend meetings and trainings; maintain required certifications.

Skills

Lived experience with mental health or

Valid Driver's License

Experience with mental health/subance

Education

Certified Peer Support Specialist (CPSS) – USA

High School Diploma

Job description

Job Summary

The primary responsibilities of the Assertive Community Treatment Team Peer Support Specialist are to provide individualized services in the community and promote individual self‑determination and decision‑making. ACTT Peer Support Specialists also provide essential expertise and consultation to the staff to promote a culture in which each individual’s point of view and preferences are recognized, understood, respected, and integrated into treatment, rehabilitation, and community self‑help.

Schedule & Compensation

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40. Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm. Pay Range Minimum: $17.00.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma (Required)
• Certified Peer Support Specialist (CPSS) – State Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and Substance Abuse Services (USA)
• Valid Driver's License (USA)
• Experience working with adults with a mental health diagnosis and/or substance use disorder (Not Required)
• Lived experience and personal recovery story related to mental illness or substance use (Required)

Responsibilities

• Carried out duties as a member of the Assertive Community Treatment Team staff, under the direction of the Assertive Community Treatment Team Leader.
• Participate in comprehensive assessment of psychiatric history, mental status, diagnosis, physical health, drug and alcohol use, education, employment, social development, activities of daily living, and family structure and relationships.
• Document participant progress to maintain a permanent record of activity according to the agency’s established methods and procedures.
• Participate in staff organizational meetings and treatment planning review meetings.
• Contribute to the program’s ongoing assessment of participants’ mental illness symptoms and response to treatment; share observations and concerns with the staff for consultation and direction and take appropriate action.
• Provide direct services to participants on an individual, group, and family basis in the office and in community settings to teach symptom‑management techniques and promote personal growth and development by assisting participants to cope with internal and external stresses and move ahead with their goals.
• Provide work‑related supportive services such as assistance securing necessary clothing and grooming supplies, wake‑up calls, and transportation.
• Perform mentoring, problem solving, and offer encouragement on and off the job site.
• Provide ongoing assessment, problem solving, side‑by‑side services, skill teaching, support (prompts, assignments, encouragement), and environmental adaptations to assist participants with activities of daily living.
• Assist participants in finding and maintaining safe and affordable housing, including apartment hunting, roommate and landlord negotiations, cleaning, furnishing and decorating, and procuring necessities (telephone, furniture, utility hook‑up).
• Assist and support participants in performing household activities, including house cleaning and laundry.
• Assist participants in obtaining adequate financial support by helping gain employment and apply for entitlements; teach money‑management skills (budgeting and paying bills); and assist accessing financial services such as bank checking and savings accounts.
• Help participants access reliable transportation, including obtaining a driver’s license, car and insurance, arranging cabs, using public transportation, and finding rides.
• Assist and support participants in having and effectively using a personal primary care physician, dentist, and eye doctor if glasses are required.
• Organize and lead individual and group social and recreational activities to help participants structure their time, increase social experiences, and provide opportunities to practice social skills.
• Attend and actively participate in meetings and training as required; maintain certification in all agency, state and federal training requirements.
• Demonstrate knowledge of and comply with all agency policies and procedures, as well as state and federal statutes and regulations related to specific program areas.
• Follow service definition guidelines for services being provided.
• Complete all other relevant responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.
• Driving and travel may be required.

Benefits

The role offers a competitive total rewards package including base compensation and customizable benefits such as comprehensive health coverage, retirement plans, professional development support, and more.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Monarch Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer and we are firmly committed to supporting and celebrating all forms of diversity.