Peer Support Specialist - 10-15 hours a week

Hope-Haven-Inc.; Spencer (IA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Hope-Haven-Inc. in Spencer, IA seeks a Peer Support Specialist to deliver recovery-focused support to individuals living with mental illness in home and community settings.

Responsibilities include coaching, advocacy, collaboration on treatment plans, promoting self-determination, and helping clients access community resources. Candidates must have lived experience, be 18+, and complete required training within six months.

Qualifications

• Must have or have had a serious mental illness and be living well in recovery.
• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have GED or high school diploma.
• Must complete 40-hour Peer Support Specialist training within six months of hire.
• Knowledge of the recovery model of service delivery.
• Good written and verbal communication skills and basic computer skills.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment in making decisions.
• Reliable transportation.
• Provide proof of state minimum liability insurance coverage.
• Valid Class C driver's license required, unless driving a vehicle with capacity of 8 or more; then Class D license required and be insurable.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to peers and assist them in reaching and maintaining recovery goals.
• Promote self-determination and help peers gain control and satisfaction over their lives.
• Promote skills for improving mental and physical wellbeing and resiliency.
• Assist individuals in identifying and utilizing natural supports and community resources.
• Collaborate to develop and implement individualized treatment and coping plans.
• Participate in interdisciplinary meetings for individuals on your caseload when applicable.
• Follow all safety procedures and promote team safety.
• Timely filing of receipts and mileage into online platform.

Skills

Recovery model knowledge

Communication skills

Basic computer skills

Sound judgment

Reliable transportation

Driver's license

GED/HS diploma

Professional conduct

Proof of insurance

18+ years old

Education

GED/High School Diploma

Job description

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Peer Support Specialist (PSS) must have or had a serious mental illness and be living well in recovery. This position provides peer support services, which includes providing emotional support, coaching and training, empowerment and advocacy, to persons with a serious mental illness in their homes and/or community settings.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide support to other peers and assist them in reaching and maintaining their personal recovery goals.
• Promote self-determination and support peers in maintaining relationships and increasing a higher level of control and satisfaction over their lives.
• Promote skills for improving mental and physical wellbeing and increasing resiliency.
• Assist individuals with identifying and utilizing natural supports and community-based resources to reach and maintain their recovery.
• Collaborate with individuals to develop and implement their individualized treatment plan and coping/crisis plan
• When applicable, participate in interdisciplinary meetings of individuals on your caseload.
• Follow all safety procedures and promote safety measures among the team and peers.
• Timely filing of receipts and mileage into online platform.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Physical mobility to walk, stoop, stand, sit, and climb steps.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Have or have had a serious mental illness and are living well in recovery.
• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have a GED or high school diploma.
• Ability to complete required 40-hour Peer Support Specialist training within six months of hire.
• Knowledge and understanding of the "recovery" model of service delivery.
• Good written and verbal communication skills and have basic computer skills.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment in making decisions.
• Reliable Transportation.
• Provide proof of state minimum liability insurance coverage.
• Valid Class C driver's license required, unless driving a vehicle with a capacity of 8 or more, then a Class "D" license will be required and be an insurable driver with our insurance company.