Peer Support Specialist - Mental Health 207

Telecare Corporation; Bend (OR); On-site; USD 22,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Shift Differentials

Free CEUs

Tuition Discount

Insurance: Medical/Vision/Dental

401K

ESOP

Job summary

Telecare Corporation is seeking a Part-Time Peer Support Specialist in Bend, OR. You will engage with members to support recovery goals, and advise the care team to reinforce Telecare's Recovery Culture. A valid peer certification is required and driving clients is expected when needed.

The role offers paid time off, shift differentials, CEUs, and benefits. Training and certifications are provided to maintain professional standards in behavioral health services.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Maintain Peer Certification within 90 days after hire.
• Oregon THW Certification prior to hire and maintained throughout employment.
• Oregon CATC/ACT: Certification within 90 days after hire.
• Experience as a beneficiary of Behavioral Health system of care.
• Valid driver's license and personal vehicle insurance.
• Willingness to use company vehicle to transport clients.

Responsibilities

• Engage, inspire, and facilitate meaningful conversations with members served.
• Provide consultation to the team to promote Telecare's Recovery Culture.
• Respond to critical situations with de-escalation skills for a least restrictive environment.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certified Peer Specialist (required)

Peer Employment Training (required)

Peer Support Training (required)

Traditional Health Worker (THW) Certification (Oregon)

Oregon CATC/ACT Certification within 90 days

Job description

What You Will Do to Change Lives

Peer Support Specialists engage, inspire, and facilitate meaningful conversations with members served that assist the person to explore, create, and meet their own recovery goals. Peer Support Specialists provide consultation to the team to promote and reinforce Telecare's Recovery Culture as defined by the Telecare Recovery Centered Clinical System (RCCS), in which each member's point of view and preferences are recognized, understood, respected, and integrated into services and self-help programming. Additionally, Peer Support Specialists respond to critical situations with high level engagement and de-escalation skills which support a least restrictive environment for individuals experiencing an emergency related to a mental health/addiction challenge.

Shifts Available

Part-Time | DAYS | Shifts: 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Days: Thursday - Sunday

Expected starting wage range is $16.25 - $19.58. Telecare applies geographic differentials to its pay ranges. The pay range assigned to this role will be based on the geographic location from which the role is performed. Starting pay is commensurate with relevant experience above the minimum requirements.

What You Bring to the Table (Must Have)

• High School Diploma or GED
• Peer Certification must be maintained throughout employment within 90 days after date of hire
  • Oregon: obtain Traditional Health Worker (THW) Certification through OHA as a Peer Support Specialist or Peer Wellness Specialist prior to hire date and maintained throughout employment.
  • Oregon CATC and ACT: Certification within 90 days after hire date.
• within 90 days after date of hire.
• Experience as a beneficiary of the Behavioral Health system of care
• Valid and current driver's license, and personal vehicle insurance with your name listed as a driver.
• Willingness to use the company vehicle to drive clients to appointments and groups, etc.

What's In It for You*

• Paid Time Off: Eligible employees (20+ hours/week) earn PTO each pay period for vacation and personal needs, with pro-rated accrual for part-time schedules and annual carryover up to set caps.
• Nine Paid Holidays & Shift differentials for hourly staff (6% for PM Shift, 10% for Overnight Shift). Weekend Shift differentials for hourly staff (5% for Weekend AM Shift, 11% for Weekend PM Shift, 15% for Weekend Overnight Shift)
• Free CEUs, coaching, and mentorship
• Online University Tuition Discount and Company Scholarships
• Medical, Vision, Dental Insurance, 401K, Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• For more information visit: https://www.telecarecorp.com/benefits

Join Our Compassionate Team

Telecare's mission is to deliver excellent and effective behavioral health services that engage individuals in recovering their health, hopes, and dreams. Telecare continues to advance cultural diversity, humility, equity, and inclusion at all levels of our organization by hiring mental health peers, BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, veterans, and all belief systems.

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EOE AA M/F/V/Disability

*May vary by location and position type

Full Job Description will be provided if selected for an interview.

Peer Employment, Peer Workforce

If job posting references any sign-on bonus internal applicants and applicants employed with Telecare in the previous 12 months would not be eligible.

Education

• High School (required)
• GED (required)

Licenses & Certifications

• Certified Peer Specialist (required)
• Peer Employment Training (required)
• Peer Support Training (required)

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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