Peer Support Specialist

Integratedliving Australia Ltd; Texas; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vacation/Holidays/Sick Leave

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

403(b) retirement plan

Job summary

Integral Care in Travis County, Texas seeks a Peer Specialist to help clients affected by mental and physical health and/or substance use concerns achieve their desired life outcomes. The PS shares lived experience to bring hope and provides education, advocacy, and outreach in a trauma-sensitive, culturally informed manner.

This full-time, on-site position requires a valid Texas driver’s license, adherence to a trauma-informed approach, and collaboration with the treatment team to support

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Current and valid Texas driver's license and a clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with mental/physical health and/or substance use concerns to achieve their life goals in a person-centered, trauma-informed manner.
• Provide education, advocacy and outreach to clients.
• Collaborate with a treatment team to support each client's whole health and recovery goals.
• Perform duties in the community and/or clinic with regular on-site attendance.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Summary:The primary responsibility of the Peer Specialist (PS) is to assist clients affected by mental and physical health and/or substance use concerns achieve their desired life outcomes. The PS provides all services in a person-centered, trauma-informed care, and culturally and linguistically appropriate manner. The PS acts as a model of recovery by sharing their lived experience to bring hope and engages clients by providing education, advocacy, and/or outreach. The PS is advanced in their recovery and is willing and able to share their recovery story in a positive, motivational manner. For some units, the PS position is reserved for individuals who have at least one cumulative year of receiving mental health services. The PS may provide individual or group services. Services provided may include training in recovery strategies, self-help, and self-advocacy, accessing healthcare services and community resources, or any other supervisor-approved topic. The PS works collaboratively with a treatment team to support each client's whole health and recovery goals. The PS performs their job duties in the community and/or clinic.

Regular, predictable attendance is considered to be anessential requirement for this position. Other duties may be assigned. Mayrequire a flexible work schedule.

Integral Care employees are to strive to maintain a traumasensitive workplace, to embrace trauma sensitive and informed practices, and tofoster a supportive and welcoming environment of care.

Education:

• HighSchool Diploma or GED equivalent.

License:

Required:

• Currentand valid Texas driver's license and a clean driving record.

Hours: Full-Time.

Workdays: Monday - Friday.

Workhours: 8:00AM - 5:00PM

Why join us: Integral Care has proudly servedTravis County residents for the past 50 years. As the largest provider ofbehavioral health services in Travis County, we are dedicated to improving thelives of adults and children living with mental illness, substance usedisorder, and intellectual and developmental disabilities.

By joining our team, you will find rewarding work every dayalongside people who have as much compassion as you. Join us and together wecan help improve the quality of life for the people we serve. Imagine yourcareer at Integral Care!

Employee Benefits:

• Medical,Dental, and Vision insurance
• Generousvacation/holiday/sick leave
• Lifeand Short-term/Long-term Disability Insurance
• EmployeeAssistance Program (EAP)
• 403(b)retirement account

All qualified applicants will receive consideration foremployment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin,sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, sex, or age.

For specific positions, additional compensation may beoffered to candidates who are bilingual in English and another language deemednecessary for the role.

This position requires in-person, on-site presence at designated locations in Travis County, Texas, which may be scheduled or on short notice, to support agency operations.All work performed by this position must be performed in the State of Texas.