Peer Support Specialist

First-Resources-Corp-1; Mount Pleasant (IA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Aflac

Paid time off

Sick time

Holidays

Retirement account

Paid training

Job summary

First Resources Corp. is seeking a Part-time Peer Support Specialist for our CHOICES Peer Wellness Center in Mt Pleasant, IA.

You will use your own recovery experience to support participants, lead groups and wellness activities, and help keep the center safe, low-barrier, and person-centered. Responsibilities include one-on-one peer support, running recovery groups, helping participants create Wellness Recovery Action Plans, documenting services, and connecting people with community resources.

Qualifications

• Lived experience with mental health recovery, substance use recovery, and/or behavioral health challenges.
• Willingness to share recovery experiences appropriately to support others.
• Must have reliable transportation and valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Offer one-on-one peer support and mentoring, and run recovery groups and wellness activities.
• Help participants set goals and create a Wellness Recovery Action Plan.
• Welcome participants, respect rights and choices, and maintain a trauma-informed space.
• Share information about community resources and recovery supports.
• Assist with meals, center upkeep, events, and errands as needed.

Skills

Lived experience with recovery

Willingness to share experiences

Driver's license

Microsoft Office

Email

Lifting 40 pounds

Background checks

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Title: Peer Support Specialist

Location: Mt Pleasant, IA

Job type: Part-time

Openings: 1

Pay: $15 per hour

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 3x per week

Help build a welcoming place where recovery is possible. First Resources Corp is looking for a part-time Peer Support Specialist for our CHOICES Peer Wellness Center in Mt Pleasant. You'll use your own recovery experience to support participants, lead groups and wellness activities, and help keep the center safe, low-barrier, and person-centered.

Schedule

• Part-time, Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 3x per week
• Occasional evening, weekend, or community event hours as needed

What you'll do

• Offer one-on-one peer support and mentoring, and run recovery groups and wellness activities
• Help participants set goals and create a Wellness Recovery Action Plan
• Welcome people into the center, support their rights and choices, and keep the space safe and trauma-informed
• Share information about community resources and recovery supports
• Help with meals, center upkeep, community events, and errands as needed
• Provide transportation as assigned
• Document services accurately and on time, and protect participant confidentiality

What you'll bring

• Lived experience with mental health recovery, substance use recovery, and/or behavioral health challenges, and a willingness to share it appropriately to support others
• At least 18 years of age, with a high school diploma or equivalent
• Willingness to complete Peer Support Specialist training and certification within agency timelines
• A valid driver's license and personal auto insurance that meets Iowa requirements and our company's insurance requirements
• Reliable phone access and basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office and email
• The ability to lift 40 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation
• The ability to pass criminal and abuse registry background checks
• Previous peer support, recovery support, behavioral health, or human services experience is preferred

Pay: $15 per hour

Pay and benefits

• Pay: see the range above.
• Full-time benefits: health, dental, vision, Aflac, paid time off, sick time, holidays, retirement account, paid training.
• Part-time benefits: Aflac and retirement account.
• Paid training provided: Mandatory reporter, TBI, CPR, CPI-NCI, and more.

About First Resources Corp

First Resources Corp. is a private, non-profit agency providing a variety of services throughout Southeast Iowa. First Resources Corp. (FRC) opened its doors in September 1987 as a not-for-profit agency serving people with disabilities. Since that time, services have expanded but still serve the same mission.

First Resources Corp is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, or any other protected status. Employment depends on passing background checks.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age and must have a high school education or equivalent.
• Must have lived experience with mental health recovery, substance use recovery, and/or behavioral health challenges and willingness to appropriately share personal recovery experiences to support peer services and recovery-oriented programming.
• Previous peer support, recovery support, behavioral health, or human services experience preferred.
• Ability to travel regularly within assigned service areas and between Peer Wellness Centers, community-based service locations, outreach activities, meetings, and community events as needed to support participants and program operations.
• Complete required Peer Support Specialist training/certification within established timelines and maintain certification requirements as applicable.
• Computer skills including Microsoft Office, email, electronic documentation systems, and virtual meeting platforms.
• Ability to complete documentation, reporting, communication, and other assigned responsibilities accurately and within established timelines.
• Able to lift a minimum of 40 pounds without restrictions.
• Satisfactory results on background checks pertaining to criminal and abuse registries.
• Must have valid driver’s license and personal auto insurance as required by the State of Iowa and be insurable under the company’s insurance.
• Must have access to a working telephone and reliable communication methods.