Peer Specialist - Respite *Internal Only*

Riverside Community Care; Upton (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Twelve paid holidays

403(b) retirement plan with employer"s

Job summary

Riverside Community Care is seeking a dedicated Peer Specialist to help make respite services welcoming and responsive. You will use personal experience to connect with individuals and assist them in navigating community resources throughout intake, Action Planning and treatment.

The role supports individuals both on-site and in community settings, with a Monday through Friday schedule and a pay rate of $22.27 per hour, plus potential add-ons for CPS and CARC benefits.

Job description

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Peer Specialist

Peer Specialists help to make respite services welcoming, comfortable, supportive, and responsive to individuals who utilize them within the residential and community program.

Using their personal experience and knowledge of navigating the greater system of care, Peer Specialists provide people served with support, information, and assistance in connecting with and obtaining community-based resources and services throughout the program intake, Action Planning process and the course of treatment.

The Peer Specialist supports persons served on site and in community settings.

Schedule: Monday through Friday

Pay Rate: $22.27/hourly

• additional $1 for CPS
• additional $2 for CARC

Why You'll Love RiversideWe 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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