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Peer Support Specialist - Outreach Drop-In

Vera French Community Mental Health Center
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JOIN OUR TEAM!

As a part of our Peer Support team, the Peer Support Specialist will serve as an advocate and support for consumers and families and assist them in developing personal goals for recovery from mental health and/or substance abuse/dependence.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

  • Teach and role model the value of the recovery experience
  • Develop a supportive and positive relationship
  • Utilize and teach problem solving techniques with individuals and groups
  • Model effective coping skills and self-help strategies
  • Establish and maintain professional relationships with other VF programs and community providers and agencies
  • Assess and make referrals for other services, assist with data collection, facilitate groups, and coordinate with other providers as needed
  • Share personal recovery story as deemed helpful to others


 

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Ability to attend and successfully graduate from Peer Support training approved by Iowa's managed care provider and receive certificate within 1 year of hire date
  • Current/past personal experience as a consumer of mental health services; has worked on their own recovery and can share those experiences with others
  • Good working knowledge of mental health services, community resources and how to access these resources
  • Ability to work with a diverse population and in difficult emotional situations that could escalate to physical situations
  • Ability to work effectively with an interdisciplinary team and persons from different agencies and providers

What does Peer Support Specialist mean?

A Peer Support Specialist (PSS) is a person who is living well in recovery, who has experienced a loss of a significant role in his/her life due to the experience of serious mental or serious emotional disturbance, addiction, loss or trauma. As a PSS, you will use your recovery story to instill hope. You will provide support to other peers and assist them in reaching and maintaining their personal recovery goals. In addition, you will serve as an advocate, provide information, help access community resources, and model competency in recovery and wellness. PSS promote skills for improving mental and physical well-being and increasing resiliency. They promote self-determination and support peers in maintaining relationships and increasing a higher level of control and satisfaction over their lives.

WHO YOU ARE:

  • Humble. You lead with humility and empathy, respecting and learning from the perspectives of others.
  • Curious. You are always learning and seeking ways to make things better.
  • Conscientious. You keep your promises, taking your commitments to others seriously, and you have strong integrity.

Share Our Values: We are united by our shared values of community service, compassion, empowerment, respect, resourcefulness and professionalism.

Make an Impact: Our mission is to enhance the mental health of all in our community by providing quality, accessible and comprehensive care. Our Direct Support Staff work one-on-one with our clients to reach their goals and teach them daily living skills to promote physical and emotional health.

Learn and Grow: Vera French offers various in-house training opportunities CPR, Medication Management and other trainings through our learning management system. To encourage our staff to continue their education, Vera French also offers a Tuition Reimbursement and Loan Repayment program for all employees after one year of employment.

WHAT WE OFFER:

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    • Group Health, Dental and Vision insurance
      • Wellmark Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance
      • MetLife dental and vision insurance
    • Employer paid life Insurance, AD&D, LTD through Mutual of Omaha
      • Supplemental life insurance, short term disability available
    • 401(k) with employer contribution & matching
      • Employer contribution 3% of annual salary, vested day one
      • Employer matching 25% of every dollar put in by the employee, up to 6%
    • Tuition Reimbursement & Loan Repayment Program
      • Every employee (full-time or part-time) is eligible after one year of service
    • Hospital Indemnity, Supplemental Critical Illness, and Accident Coverage through Mutual of Omaha
    • Paid time off
      • Nine paid holidays per year
      • Nine paid sick days per year accrued on a payroll basis
      • 2 weeks of vacation accrued on a payroll basis


 

NOTIFICATION AND AUTHORIZATION TO REQUIRE A MEDICAL EXAMINATION

I hereby certify that, if hired, I will disclose any limitations I have that may impact my ability to do the job. I understand that I may also be required to undergo a pre-employment or post-employment medical exam by the VFCMHC' designated health practitioner.


NOTIFICATION AND AUTHORIZATION TO CONTACT REFERENCES AND CONDUCT BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION

I understand that I may be subject to a background check, and hereby authorize Vera French Community Mental Health Center, or any of its affiliates, to investigate my background to determine any and all information of concern as to my record, whether the same is of record or not, and I release employers and persons named in my application from all liability for any damages on account of his/her furnishing said information.

Additionally, you are hereby authorized to make any investigation of my personal history, educational background, military record,
motor vehicle records, criminal records, and credit history through an investigative or credit agency or bureau of your choice. I
authorize the release of this information by the appropriate agencies to the investigating service. I authorize and give permission for
the individuals listed as references to provide written information and/or verbally discuss my background with Vera French
Community Mental Health Center, or any of its affiliates.


This authorization, in original or copy form, shall be valid for this and any future reports and updates that may be required.
I understand that passing the background check is a condition of employment. A negative background check can be grounds for
dismissal, even if an offer has been made to me and I have been hired.



For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website.

https://verafrenchmhc.isolvedhire.com/jobs/1484102-48851.html