Peer Specialist - Respite - Relief

Riverside Community Care; Norwood (MA); On-site; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to making a difference in the community! As a Relief Peer Specialist, you will play a crucial role in providing support and guidance to individuals in crisis, drawing from your personal experiences to foster hope and recovery. In this rewarding position, you will help clients connect with vital community resources and navigate their recovery journey. Riverside Community Care is committed to creating a supportive and inclusive environment, offering extensive professional development opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package. If you are passionate about helping others and making a positive impact, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Healthcare Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Holidays

Vacation Accrual

403(b) Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Plan

Referral Bonus

Discounts on Entertainment

YMCA Membership Discount

Qualifications

• Experience in peer support and recovery-focused services is essential.
• Knowledge of community resources and crisis intervention techniques.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychoeducation and support to individuals and families.
• Assist in arranging follow-up services after MCI intervention.
• Help individuals navigate recovery and access community resources.

Skills

Peer Support

Crisis Management

Psychoeducation

Community Resource Navigation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Certification in Peer Support

Job description

We make a difference - in your community and in your career.

Seeking a Relief Peer Specialist for our Respite Program

Peer Specialists help to make Respite welcoming, comfortable, supportive, and responsive to individuals who utilize them and their families.

Using their personal experience and knowledge of navigating the greater system of care, Peer Specialists provide consumers with support, information, and assistance in connecting with and obtaining community-based resources and services.

In this vital role, the Peer Specialist will:

1. convey hope and provide psychoeducation, including information about recovery, rehabilitation, and crisis self-management
2. assist in arranging the services to which the individual is being referred after the MCI intervention, and they shall work with the person and family to support them during the transition to those follow-up services
3. provide similar services in the MCI service and Adult CCS as staffing and time permit

All Peer Specialist staff will receive training in recovery-focused peer support for Substance Use Disorders (SUD), who shall assist in interventions with individuals/families presenting in crisis due to substance use disorders. They will support explanation of the process to access services, availability of self-help resources, and provide follow-up for those who may or may not be ready to accept help at the time of initial contact.

Pay Rate: $22.27/hourly

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

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
• 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

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