Night-Shift Peer Specialist: Crisis Recovery & Support

Downtown Emergency Services Center; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Flexible Spending Account

Job summary

Downtown Emergency Services Center in Seattle is hiring a Peer Specialist to provide stabilization services for clients facing behavioral health crises. The role involves creating client-centered care plans, facilitating peer counseling, and advocating for community resources. Candidates must have a Certified Peer Support Specialist credential or be willing to obtain one, along with lived experience in behavioral health. The position offers comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Current Certified Peer Support Specialist (CPSS) or CPSS-T credential.
• Lived experience as a consumer of behavioral health services.
• Ability to complete required training within specified time.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients in voicing their goals using various methods.
• Co-facilitate recovery skills group sessions.
• Advocate for client access to community resources.

Skills

Communication skills

Crisis management

Empathy

Advocacy

Driving skills

Knowledge of recovery methods

Education

Certified Peer Support Specialist credential

Crisis Awareness and Communication training

Job description

Downtown Emergency Services Center in Seattle is hiring a Peer Specialist to provide stabilization services for clients facing behavioral health crises. The role involves creating client-centered care plans, facilitating peer counseling, and advocating for community resources. Candidates must have a Certified Peer Support Specialist credential or be willing to obtain one, along with lived experience in behavioral health. The position offers comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and paid time off.