Peer Specialist - Program for Assertive Community Treatment Needham, MA

Riverside Community Care, Inc.; Needham (MA); On-site; USD 30,307 - 34,440; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid holidays

Vacation and sick time accruals

403(b) retirement savings plan

Employee Assistance Plan

Employee bonus for referrals

YMCA discount

Job summary

Riverside Community Care, Inc. is seeking a Peer Specialist to join their community-based PACT program in the Needham area. This part-time role requires guiding individuals in their recovery process and providing education using personal recovery experiences.

The position offers a pay rate of $22.49/hour, increasing to $23.56/hour after CPS certification, along with comprehensive health benefits, paid holidays, and a retirement plan.

Qualifications

• Experience in guiding individuals through their recovery process.
• Knowledge of recovery resources and community services.
• Ability to inspire confidence in recovery.

Responsibilities

• Guide the recovery-focused culture within the team.
• Conduct individual and group conversations about recovery.
• Provide education to individuals and team members.

Skills

Recovery coaching

Communication skills

Empathy

Job description

Peer Specialist - Program for Assertive Community Treatment

Riverside Community Care is seeking aPeerSpecialist 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: Part Time, 20 hours

Pay Rate: $22.49/hourly

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

Benefits include:

• Comprehensive, high-quality health, dental, and vision insurance options
• Flexible Spending Accounts –both medical and dependent care
• Eleven 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