Peer Support Specialist-Part Time

Heart of Texas Behavioral Health Network (Previously known as Heart of Texas MHMR); Waco (TX); On-site; USD 11,000 - 16,000; Part time

Job summary

Heart of Texas Behavioral Health Network seeks a part-time Peer Support Specialist to provide recovery-oriented services to adults in the Community Mental Health Center and in the community at large. The role harnesses lived experience with mental health to engage consumers, requires driving, certification eligibility, and the ability to work Mon-Fri 9AM-1PM with a $10/hour wage.

Under supervision, you will share recovery stories, support engagement, document appropriately, and coordinate with

Qualifications

• Must have lived experience with mental health and be willing to appropriately share own recovery story with recipients.
• Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with other professional groups and an interdisciplinary team.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written formats of communication.
• Must have a basic knowledge of computer programs, Microsoft Word and Outlook.
• Ability to obtain certification once employed or already have the certification.
• Must have excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Must have excellent clinical documentation skills.
• Must be able to transport clients and travel 10% of the time.
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.
• Must have and maintain a level of general health that permits the performance of the job duties.
• Must be able to successfully participate, perform, and complete the skills required for CPR, First Aid, and PMAB certification.
• Must be able to demonstrate current self-directed recovery.
• Must be able to pass criminal history and registry checks.

Responsibilities

• Provide recovery-oriented peer support services to adult mental health consumers.
• Engage and inspire hope using lived experiences.
• Work in the community mental health center and the community at large.

Skills

Lived experience with mental health

Effective communication

Time management

Organization skills

Documentation skills

Basic computer skills

Transportation

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Job description

Under the supervision of the AMH Program Supervisor, this Peer Support Specialist performs assigned peer support activities in the community mental health center and the community at large. Specifically, this worker provides recovery-oriented peer support services to adult mental health consumers. These services involve the utilization of the Peer Support Specialist’s lived experiences involving recovery to engage and inspire hope when working with consumers.

Experience and Training

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Must have knowledge or experience of treatment in the Behavioral Health System for a disorder that is treated in the target population for Texas.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain Peer Support Certification.
• Must have a valid Driver's License to transport clients.
• Must be 18 years of age.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must have lived experience with mental health and be willing to appropriately share own recovery story with recipients.
• Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with other professional groups and an interdisciplinary team.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written formats of communication. Ability to meet contract timeframes and obligations and to organize and prioritize work-related tasks.
• Must have a basic knowledge of computer programs, Microsoft Word and Outlook.
• Ability to obtain certification once employed or already have the certification.
• Must have excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Must have excellent clinical documentation skills.
• Ability to transport clients and travel 10% of the time.
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.
• Must have and maintain a level of general health that permits the performance of the job duties.
• Must be able to successfully participate, perform, and complete the skills required for CPR, First Aid, and PMAB certification .
• Must be able to demonstrate current self-directed recovery.
• Must be able to pass criminal history and registry checks.

Hours: Mon-Fri 9AM-1PM

Hourly Wage: $10/hour

Position: 204

Department: Adult Mental Health Units

This is a part time position