Peer Specialist - Program for Assertive Community Treatment *Internal Only*

Riverside Community Care; Needham (MA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Twelve paid holidays

Vacation time

Personal time

Sick time

403(b) retirement savings with match

Employee Assistance Plan

Travel Assistance Plan

Referral bonus

Movie/theater and entertainment ticket

YMCA discount

Job summary

Riverside Community Care is seeking a Peer Specialist to join the Program for Assertive Community Treatment (PACT) in the Norwood/Needham/Dedham area. The role involves guiding clients through recovery, providing peer-led education, and supporting access to community resources.

This full-time position emphasizes a recovery-focused culture within a dedicated team. The position offers 40 hours per week with a pay rate of $22.49/hour, with a potential increase to $23.56/hour after CPS

Responsibilities

• Guide recovery-focused culture within the PACT team.
• Inspire recovery through individual and group conversations with participants.
• Provide education to individuals and team members using personal recovery experience as a model.

Job description

Riverside Community Care

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Peer Specialist - Program for Assertive Community Treatment

Riverside Community Care is seeking a Peer Specialist to join our community-based PACT program in the Norwood/Needham/Dedham area.

PACT provides individuals referred by the Department of Mental Health or MBHP with access to community-based rehabilitation, clinical treatment, employment, housing, wellness and peer services, with ancillary supports that will be coordinated in partnership with the individual. Services are designed to be flexible based on the needs of the persons served, and to promote resiliency and recovery for all participants. PACT is a 24/7 program and services are provided 7 days per week, 365 days per year.

This is an exciting opportunity to guide the recovery focused culture within this team.

The Peer Specialist will work as a member of the PACT team to inspire that recovery is possible through individual and group conversations, guiding individuals through their own recovery process, and assisting individuals with learning about and accessing recovery resources and communities. The Peer Specialist will provide education to individuals and team members, and direct services using their own recovery experience as a positive model.

Schedule: Full Time 40 hours per week

Pay Rate:$22.49/hourly

• pay increase to $23.56/hourly after obtaining CPS certification

Why You'll Love Riverside

We make a true difference in people’s lives through rewarding work. Most of our jobs come with great benefits – including healthcare, numerous professional development opportunities, and generous time off - all in a respectful and inclusive environment, perhaps why Riverside was named a Boston Globe Top Workplace and a best-in-state employer by Forbes.

Benefits include:

• Comprehensive, high-quality health, dental, and vision insurance options
• Flexible Spending Accounts –both medical and dependent care
• Twelve paid holidays
• Separate accruals for vacation (increases with tenure), personal, and sick time
• Tax-deferred 403(b) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Employee Assistance Plan / Travel Assistance Plan
• Employee bonus for referrals resulting in hiring
• Discounts to movie theaters, sporting, and entertainment events
• Employee YMCA discount: 10% off a YMCA monthly membership and 50% off the joiner’s fee

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