Peer Counselor Per Diem

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Job Summary

This is a per diem 15/hr a week part-time position. Shifts are flexible during the work M-F only no weekends. Must be a Certified Peer and Family Specialist.

The salary range for the position starts at $20.84/hr.

Summary:
The Peer Counselor position works with peers to provide support through education resources and community integration promoting the recovery process.

Does this position require Patient Care
Yes

Essential Functions:
Works with multidisciplinary staff to assist individuals with vocational social and life skills on-site and in the community.
-Meets one-on-one with members to provide support around members mental health recovery process while setting appropriate limits and professional boundaries.
-Receives one-on-one every week from program supervisory staff to provide guidance and support to the peer counselor as he/she interfaces with members.
-Participates in weekly team meetings to provide updates set goals and outline action plans for team members.
-Peer Counselor has access to members personal history; therefore CONFIDENTIALITY is a must. - Individually leads/facilitates groups to provide support and guidance to members.
-Uses his/her own recovery experience as a framework to understand and support members in their own recovery journey and process his/her own recovery experience professionally consistently observing appropriate limits/boundaries including those supported by the Peer Specialist certification training.

-Complete required documentation in a timely fashion. - Inspire hope by modeling personal responsibility self-advocacy and wellness.

Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent required

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree
No

Licenses and Credentials
Certified Peer and Family Specialist CPFS - State Specific Certification Board preferred Class D Passenger Vehicle Drivers License State License - Generic - HR Only preferred

Experience
Related experience 0-1 year required

Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Candidate has a history of managing their own illness and can proactively use personal experience to support others in their recovery.
- Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to build rapport and active listening skills.
- Knowledge about resilience recovery and wellness from behavioral health conditions.
- Self-awareness and the ability to receive feedback to enhance learning and recovery.
- Ability to set appropriate personal and professional boundaries.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Physical Requirements

• Standing Frequently
• Walking Frequently
• Sitting Occasionally
• Lifting Frequently
• Carrying Frequently
• Pushing Occasionally
• Pulling Occasionally
• Climbing Rarely
• Balancing Frequently
• Stooping Occasionally
• Kneeling Occasionally
• Crouching Occasionally
• Crawling Rarely
• Reaching Frequently
• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently
• Feeling Constantly
• Foot Use Rarely
• Vision - Far Constantly
• Vision - Near Constantly
• Talking Constantly
• Hearing Constantly

Onsite

115 Mill Street

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Per Diem

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$20.84 - $29.79/Hourly

Grade

4

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