Peer Support Specialist II Certified
$20,800–$20,800 year
On-siteWaco, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Provide recovery-oriented peer services to older adult mental health consumers by leveraging personal recovery experiences to engage and inspire hope. Utilize the Peer Support Code of Ethics to guide all aspects of services while collaborating with Older Adult Mental Health Program staff to foster a culture of recovery. Engage consumers to take charge of their own recovery, working effectively with the older adult population to address specific needs. Complete required Peer Specialist training and maintain general physical and mental health to perform essential tasks, including CPR/First Aid and PMAB. Travel 100% of the time with a valid driver's license and auto insurance. Flexible hours from Monday through Friday, 20 hours per week.
Required Qualifications
- Graduation from a standard high school or GED
- Been treated in a behavioral health system for at least one year
- Level of stability and recovery that facilitates participation in the treatment and recovery of other mental health consumers
- Knowledge of the Peer Support Code of Ethics (developed by Via Hope)
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team approach with other Older Adult Mental Health Program staff
- Ability to engage mental health consumers to participate in and take charge of their own recovery
- Ability to work effectively with the older adult population
- Completion of the Peer Specialist training
- Level of general physical and mental health that permits the performance of job duties
- Ability to perform unaided or with reasonable accommodation, the essential tasks, both in the classroom as well as on the job
- CPR/First Aid certification
- PMAB certification
- 100% travel availability
- Valid driver's license
- Auto insurance
Desired Qualifications
- Previous experience in working with older adults
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