Peer Support Specailist, QP

RHA Health Services, LLC; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation program

Healthcare insurance

401(k) retirement savings

Paid Time Off

Wellbeing Programs

Job summary

RHA Health Services in the United States seeks a Certified Peer Support Specialist to join a compassionate interdisciplinary team.

You will deliver highly individualized peer support in community settings, helping clients define personal recovery goals and navigate resources. The role emphasizes empowerment, self-determination, and evidence-based recovery strategies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree (Not Human Services field) & 4+ years full-time experience with population served.
• Bachelor Degree (in Human Services field) & 2+ years full-time experience with population served.
• Master’s Degree or Higher & 1+ years full-time experience with population served.
• Certified as a Peer Support Specialist or 1 continuous year as a current or former recipient of treatment and eligibility for certification as Peer Support Specialist by the governing agency.
• Must complete a minimum of twenty (20) hours of training specific to the required components of the specific service definition including crisis response within the first 90 days of employment.
• Valid drivers’ license and automotive insurance.
• Ability to pass background check and drug screen.
• CPR, first aid, NCI and/or role-related certification, a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide essential expertise and consultation to the interdisciplinary healthcare team to promote a culture where individual viewpoints are recognized and integrated into treatment and community self-help activities.
• Meet with clients to provide advice and support per a treatment plan.
• Assist in peer support groups with assigned consumers regularly.
• Support consumers in daily decision making and resolution of minor problems.
• Assist clients by finding resources and encouraging follow through with proposed resolutions.
• Accompany clients to meetings and participate in community groups to advocate for consumer needs and recovery dialogues.
• Encourage participation in community activities to develop healthy relationships.
• Observe client wellbeing and discuss observations with clients.
• Model coping and self-help techniques for individuals or groups.
• Provide empowerment guidance and information on community resources to clients and families.

Job description

Peer Support Specialist, QP Type: Regular

If you are a positive and personable individual looking for a satisfying and fun opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of people with intellectual, developmental disabilities, and people facing mental health, and substance use challenges, join our team at RHA Health Services! Provides highly individualized services in the community and promotes individual self-determination and decision-making to individuals with Mental Heath or Substance Abuse issues. Certified Peer Support Specialists also provide essential expertise and consultation to the entire team to promote a culture in which each individual’s point of view and preferences are recognized, understood, respected and integrated into treatment, rehabilitation , and community self-help activities. This position may serve as an advocate for the person supported. Performs a wide range of tasks to assist the people supported in regaining control over their own recovery processes. These interventions are strength-based and focused on promoting recovery, symptom reduction, increased coping skills, and achievement of the highest level of functioning in the community. Functions as a role model of competency in recovery and ongoing coping skills. Staff ratio takes into consideration evening and weekend hours, needs of special populations and geographical areas to be served.

Education, Licensure, and Experience required for the position include: Must meet the requirements of a Qualified Professional Physical requirements to perform essential functions of the job included: Regularly required to lift 10 lbs. Must be able to lift a minimum of 15 lbs. Must be able to pull minimum of 10 lbs. Must be able to squat, kneel, crawl, crouch, climb, and stoop. Must be able to regularly use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. Required to regularly stand and walk. Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in CPR from the floor level requiring to work on hands, knees, bending, standing and lifting. Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision. Must be able to talk and hear.

You’ve walked a mile in their shoes - now solidly in recovery. Now, you’re ready to help someone else achieve the same level of stability!

RHA Behavioral Health Services is looking for compassionate and supportive Certified Peer Support Professional to join our dedicated interdisciplinary healthcare team providing peer support services and assisting clients with determining personal goals for recovery. In this dynamic role you will use your experience and knowledge to provide highly individualized services in the community, promoting individual self-determination and decision-making to individuals with Mental Health or Substance Abuse issues. If you’re looking for an opportunity to truly make a difference in the lives of the people that you serve then consider RHA Behavioral Health Services where we put people first!

Job Responsibilities

• As a Peer Support Professional you will be responsible for providing essential expertise and consultation to the entire interdisciplinary healthcare team to promote a culture in which each individual’s point of view and preferences are recognized, understood, respected and integrated into treatment, rehabilitation, and community self-help activities while serving as an advocate for clients.
• Meeting with clients to provide advice and support in accordance with a treatment plan.
• Assisting in peer support groups with assigned consumers on a regular basis.
• Supporting/assisting consumers in daily decision making and resolution of minor problems.
• Assisting clients by finding resources, advising the consumer of processes, and encouraging follow through with proposed resolutions, locating social activities, or provide other assistance as needed.
• Accompanying clients to meetings and participates in meetings of community groups to advocate for consumer needs, leading recovery dialogues/self-help sessions with clients.
• Fostering client’s development of healthy relationships by encouraging participation in community activities.
• Observing behavior and evidence of general well-being and discusses observations with the clients.
• Modeling effective coping and self-help techniques to individuals or groups of consumers.
• Providing advice to clients on empowerment skills and successful community living.
• Informing clients on community resources and how to use them appropriately, providing information to consumers and families on specific topics, as assigned.

Education and Experience

Education Bachelor Degree (Not Human Services field) & 4+ years full-time experience with population served OR Bachelor Degree (in Human Services field) & 2+ years full-time experience with population served OR Master’s Degree or Higher & 1+ years full-time experience with population served. License, Provisional License, Certificate, Registration, Permit issued by governing board regulating human service profession.

Successful candidates of the Peer Support Professional role are able to work as a member of a healthcare interdisciplinary team with a focus on ensuring a successful recovery and overall mental health for clients.

Additional Requirements

• Must meet the qualifications of a Qualified Professional 1 year of experience working with persons with the population supported.
• Certified as a Peer Support Specialist or 1 continuous year as a current or former recipient of treatment (including mental health/substance abuse treatment or diagnosis) and eligibility for certification as Peer Support Specialist by the governing agency.
• Must complete a minimum of twenty (20) hours of training specific to the required components of the specific service definition including crisis response within the first 90 days of employment.
• Valid drivers’ license and automotive insurance.
• Ability to pass background check and drug screen.
• CPR, first aid, NCI and/or role-related certification, a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation program including regular performance feedback and coaching.
• Healthcare insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Voluntary Benefits, Employee Assistance Program, Telemed and Pharmacy Insurance, Health Advocate service which assists employees find doctors, schedule appointments, estimate costs, answer medical/prescription questions, resolve medical claims issues and basically does the leg-work for employees.
• Offering free diabetic medication and supplies.
• 401(k) retirement savings program with Wells Fargo.
• Paid Time Off.
• Company sponsored Life and AD&D Insurance.
• Extensive Wellness Programs including company paid scholarships for healthy weight management and nicotine cessation, several wellness challenges and rewards through the year.
• Free Annual Health Screening and wellness coaching event.
• Discounted medical premiums for nicotine free employees.
• Free CPR, first aid and job-specific training opportunities.
• Opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the people that you serve!
• Payactiv: early access to the money you’ve earned from hours you’ve already worked, before payday!
• Employee perks and discount program: to help you save money!
• Paid Time Off (full-time employees only).
• Health/Insurance (full-time employees only).
• 401(k) retirement savings program.
• Wellbeing Programs: Physical, Emotional and Financial Chronic Disease management programs for hypertension and diabetes (for qualifying employees).
• Training: Free CPR, first aid, and job-specific training opportunities.
• *contract/contingent workers and interns do not qualify for any of the above benefits.

EEO Statement

RHA is an equal opportunity employer. In addition, we provide reasonable accommodation to qualified employees who have protected disabilities to the extent required by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact our solutions center.

About RHA

At RHA Health Services, we help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental health and/or substance use needs live their best lives. Our mission is to provide a safe and healthy environment while creating opportunities for personal outcomes. For over 30 years, the people we serve and support have remained at the very center of everything we do. RHA currently provides services in North Carolina, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and New Jersey. If you share our passion, there is a place for you at RHA Health Services. From inpatient care to community-based services, from in-home support to facilities of all sizes, RHA offers a range of settings where you can apply your unique skillset. Many of our employees also experience opportunities for career growth and continued education. RHA is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities and the Council on Quality and Leadership, and we are committed to providing the highest quality of care. At RHA, we believe we all deserve the chance to live our best possible lives. We want you to join our team of compassionate professionals. To learn more, visit rhahealth.org or email us at [e-mail].

RHA Health Services – Where Compassion Meets Career.