Certified Peer Support Specialist /Part-time days

A  Certified Peer Support Specialist is someone who has personally experienced struggles with mental health and psychological trauma and has received services through a Community Mental Health Program. They act as a consultant to other team members, helping them understand the persons' served perspectives and subjective experience  This position has a high degree of personal integrity, generates positive energy, and makes a difference every day.   Why a Peer Support Specialist at Hope...  Make a difference in people's lives, including your own. Here are just some of the ways Hope Network invests in you for all that you do: Starting Pay:  $16.00 - $17.00 Bi-weekly monitory Pay for Performance incentive program Health insurance begins on day one. Career pathing and growth opportunities Educational Reimbursement Student Loan Forgiveness eligible employer Paid Training Paid Holidays Generous paid time off Retirement savings plan with employer match Employee Assistance Program   How you will change lives... Participate in the Family/Guardian/Friends Liaison Program activities, building a friendly and open communication network with the natural supports of persons-served. Engage persons-served in problem solving, skill training, side-by-side activities, and monitor their well-being. Document on the progress, or lack of progress, towards goals of persons-served at the close of each shift. Provide supreme customer services, always being courteous, responsive, professional, and helpful to the organization's internal and external customers. Adhere to high level of health and safety practices in physical facilities and with corporate vehicles. Function as a team member and actively participate in team staff meetings.   About you... You are passionate about serving others. Have ability to see the individual value of persons-served and staff peers rather than viewing them only through their organizational role. Possess firsthand knowledge of characteristics and conditions experienced by consumer population. You enjoy working independently and as part of a team. You act as a positive role model and coach for others.    We are Hopeful you have... High school diploma or GED required. Certification Required Personable, positive, and enthusiastic attitude, with capability to deal effectively with people (internal and external). Basic knowledge and skill in simple arithmetic, operating household procedures, basic nutrition, cooking, cleaning, performing routine household tasks and maintenance. Two years of related experience. Certified Peer Support Specialist preferred. Maintain a valid motor vehicle operator license. Knowledge of, or ability to learn, the use of technological advances that include, but is not limited to: Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Internet, NP Network, fax/copy machines, cell phones, etc. EducationRequiredHigh School Diploma Equivalency or betterLicenses & CertificationsRequiredCert Peer Support Spec- Driver's LicenseEqual Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Created: 2025-05-01