JBCR Peer Support Specialist, Part-Time (Hays County)

Hill Country Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Centers; Texas; On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

Hill Country Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Centers is seeking a part-time JBCR Peer Support Specialist to work with individuals in the competency restoration program at the Hays County jail. You will lead groups, share lived experience, and help with goal development, recovery, and social reintegration.

You will collaborate with clinical staff, use competency education materials, and provide information on community resources. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Current Mental Health Peer Specialist certification preferred.
• Willingness to obtain CPR and PMAB training within 3 months.

Responsibilities

• Lead peer groups and provide supportive, recovery‑oriented guidance.
• Engage peers in competency restoration and community reintegration.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to enhance care quality.
• Document timely and accurate notes in the EHR.

Skills

Peer support

Bilingual communication

Team collaboration

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CPR/PMAB training within 3 months

Tools

Electronic Health Record

Job description

Help us help others:

The part-time JBCR Peer Support Specialist will meet with individuals in the competency restoration program, housed in the Hays County jail. This position will lead groups and meet with individuals in a supportive manner, sharing lived experiences and helping with goal development, community reintegration, skill development, and competency restoration.

You will get to:

• Engages in face-to-face contact with peers to help assess their needs, provide peer support, education, and help facilitate referrals to social services.
• Participates as a member of the interdisciplinary team. Maintains open communication with the program/unit director and other professional staff.
• Works collaboratively with trainers and clinical staff to enhance the overall quality of clinical care and incorporate peer groups into the clinical care of the consumers.
• Make use of Competency education materials and be knowledgeable in their use.
• Develops, coordinates, and implements the provision of peer group meetings and consumer-to-consumer discussion groups that will enhance consumers' ability to better manage their needs.
• Provides peers and their families with information on community and Agency resources.
• Encourages peers to attend consumer meetings/support groups and supports their efforts to develop empowerment skills through self-advocacy.
• Advocates for peers to ensure that needs are met both within the Agency and the community.
• Demonstrates professional conduct in all work behavior.
• Comply with agency policies and procedures, accrediting/regulatory bodies, and performance contract documentation requirements.
• Integrates principles of substance abuse recovery as appropriate.

Candidates must be willing and able to:

• A Current Certification as a Mental Health Peer Specialist is Preferred or Recovery Support Peer Specialist, but not required **
• Share their recovery story with incoming and current clientele as a way of inspiring HOPE that people can and do recover from the life disruptions often associated with mental health challenges.
• Provide practical, real-world support in coping with life's day-to-day demands through modeling and
• Hill Country MHDD Centers will pay for the Mental Health Peer Specialist certification training ($900) for a candidate who comes to the table with a working knowledge of what peer support is and is not.
• A qualified candidate will recognize Peer Support as a profession as well as an ongoing effort to promote change within the system of care by advocating for person-centered care and honoring the voice and choice of service participants.

You'll definitely need:

• High School Diploma or GED
• To be far enough along in your own recovery journey to walk alongside others on their journey.
• Maintain a valid Texas state Driver's License and auto insurance.
• Complete and maintain both CPR certification and Prevention and Management of Aggressive Behavior training within the first 3 months of employment, and maintain certification without interruption thereafter.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is preferred but not required.

We'll also want you to:

• Computer skills to utilize our Electronic Health Record to submit timely and accurate documentation.
• Employ excellent verbal and written communication skills to engage and report effectively.
• Maintain a well-organized schedule while allowing room for flexibility and adjustments with up to 25% travel.
• Maintain accurate and timely collaborative documentation with adherence to HIPAA regulations.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation and collaborate with youth and families served to develop treatment planning.
• Adapt approach to meet all types of communication styles and personalities while effectively implementing solutions that work.
• Employ excellent verbal and written communication skills to engage, instruct, and manage teams and collaborate with individuals and families. Review team documentation.
• Sustain a calm demeanor when under pressure to handle sometimes difficult situations.
• Provide exemplary customer service and care to individuals with their best interests at heart.
• Work autonomously to complete assignments within community and HHSC standards with a high level of quality.
• Work cooperatively with others and be punctual and consistent in attendance because your people will rely on you.
• Other duties as assigned.

We're excited to provide:

• PPO health insurance plan with the option to add dependents.
• PPO dental plan and vision insurance options for healthy teeth and eyes.
• Employer-paid life insurance.
• 401(a) plan, employer matches your contributions dollar for dollar for up to 8% of your salary. You are 100% vested after 3 years of service.
• 457/403(b) plan, employees are immediately eligible to contribute pre-tax earnings to the plan for retirement.
• Generous paid time off for fun and vacations, and paid sick time for when you're under the weather.
• An authentic and caring environment where folks care about each other and want to do good in the world.