Community Peer Support Specialist - Trauma-Informed Support

Universal Hospital Services Inc.; Plymouth (IN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and药

Job summary

Michiana Behavioral Health, a UHS facility in Indiana, seeks a full-time Community-Based Response Peer Support Specialist for its Intensive Outpatient Program. You will engage individuals, help connect them with navigators for insurance, and collaborate with partners to verify resources while reducing stigma.

The role emphasizes ongoing training, meeting participation, and dedication to compassionate, client-centered care within a community setting.

Qualifications

• Experience using trauma-informed approaches when engaging individuals in the community.
• Ability to connect people with navigators to obtain insurance and resources.
• Collaborate with community partners to verify resources and update information in the app.

Responsibilities

• Engage with individuals requesting support in a trauma-informed manner to build rapport.
• Connect individuals with Navigators to obtain insurance when needed.
• Collaborate with community partners to verify resources and update the app with current information.
• Participate in trainings to acquire new skills and knowledge.
• Attend meetings as required.

Skills

Trauma-informed communication

Community outreach

Peer support

Navigate insurance processes

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certified Peer Support Professional (CPSP) or CAPRC I/II

Valid Driver's License

Crisis Peer Certification preferred

Job description

Michiana Behavioral Health, a UHS facility in Indiana, seeks a full-time Community-Based Response Peer Support Specialist for its Intensive Outpatient Program. You will engage individuals, help connect them with navigators for insurance, and collaborate with partners to verify resources while reducing stigma.

The role emphasizes ongoing training, meeting participation, and dedication to compassionate, client-centered care within a community setting.