Mental Health - Peer Support Specialist

Assistance Dogs International; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); Presencial; USD 23.000 - 30.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid time off

401K

Career advancement

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Descripción de la vacante

Keystone Human Services is seeking a dedicated Peer Support Specialist to provide person-directed mental health support across emergency, outpatient, and inpatient settings in Harrisburg, PA. You will advocate for individuals living with mental illness and help them pursue recovery-oriented goals.

Responsibilities include developing WRAP plans, teaching coping strategies, fostering peer connections, and building healthy support networks while maintaining documentation and certifications.

Formación

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Certification in Peer Support.
• Valid driver's license with daily access to a privately maintained and insured vehicle.
• Effective communication and basic computer skills.

Responsabilidades

• Assist individuals in identifying personal recovery goals and developing meaningful objectives to support their wellness journey.
• Support individuals in creating, updating, and implementing their Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP).
• Teach and role model effective coping strategies, self-help techniques, and recovery-oriented skills.
• Guide and empower individuals to facilitate Recovery Dialogues, fostering shared learning and peer connection.
• Encourage and assist individuals in building and maintaining healthy support networks, including peer groups and community-based systems.
• Notify management or supervisors of any incidents affecting health, safety, or welfare of individuals in the program, within required timeframes.
• Complete all required documentation accurately and within deadlines.
• Provide transportation to residents as needed and in accordance with program guidelines.
• Maintain active Peer Support Certification and participate in ongoing training to uphold competency in the peer role.

Conocimientos

Effective communication

Basic computer skills

Driver's license

Descripción del empleo

Mental Health - Peer Support Specialist### Mental Health - Peer Support SpecialistApply: Harrisburg, PA: Full time: Posted Yesterday: R23970Keystone Mental Health Services is currently seeking a Peer Support Specialist to join our team in providing individualized, person-directed support in the area of mental health. Our work focuses on inclusion and building communities where everyone has the opportunity to thrive and fully participate in everything society has to offer. As a Peer Support Specialist, you will provide peer support services and act as an advocate for individuals living with mental illness across emergency, outpatient and inpatient settings. Keystone Human Services values health, wellbeing, and professional growth. Our team has access to a competitive benefits package comprised of medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401K, career advancement, tuition reimbursement, wellness programs, and more! **Key Responsibilities:*** Assist individuals in identifying personal recovery goals and developing meaningful objectives to support their wellness journey* Support individuals in creating, updating, and implementing their Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP)* Teach and role model effective coping strategies, self-help techniques, and recovery-oriented skills* Guide and empower individuals to facilitate Recovery Dialogues, fostering shared learning and peer connection* Encourage and assist individuals in building and maintaining healthy support networks, including peer groups and community-based systems* Notify management or supervisors of any incidents affecting the health, safety, or welfare of individuals in the program, as well as any unusual or unsafe conditions, within required timeframes* Complete all required documentation accurately and within deadlines* Provide transportation to residents as needed and in accordance with program guidelines* Maintain active Peer Support Certification and participate in ongoing training to uphold competency in the peer role **Job details:*** Full Time position* $19.50 per hour **Minimum Requirements:*** High school diploma or equivalent* Certification in Peer Support* Effective communication and basic computer skills* Valid driver’s license with daily access to a privately maintained and insured vehicle* Successful completion of the pre-employment process, including clearances and verifications Keystone Human Services prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibits discrimination against all individuals based on any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.Disclaimer: The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this job. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.