What are the responsibilities and job description for the Peer Support Specialist position at Pathways of Idaho?
Peer Support Specialist (Community based)
Are you looking to do meaningful work helping others in the community as a Peer Support Specialist? Pathways of Idaho, a branch of Pathways, is one of the largest behavioral health providers in the US. We offer community-based services to youth, adolescent and adults who live with persistent mental illness. Our team lives out their passion for helping the community and are looking for a hardworking, dedicated, and passionate Certified Peer Support Specialist to join us!
Perks of this position:
Perks of this position:
- Flexible schedule that you create
- Possible hybrid and remote work ability
- Productivity incentive program
- Part time can build to a full-time caseload
- Multiple Locations Available
- Stability and growth opportunities working for a national agency
About your Role:
Our Certified Peer Support Specialists deliver services to clients at home and in the community. This service supports adults who struggle with a severe and persistent mental illness, or emotional disturbance. You will work with clients to promote hope, wellness, and recovery outcomes by sharing lived-experience and knowledge to help encourage recovery and resiliency.
Does the Following Apply to You?
- High School Diploma or GED
- Ability to pass background checks, including Enhanced Fingerprinting with ID DHW.
- Valid driver’s licenses with reliable transportation and proof of car insurance
- Ability to work in a community-based setting
- Experience utilizing electronic health records (EHR) is a plus
- Peer support certificate issued by the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare- If not certified, please see below
** If you are not yet Peer Support certified:
Please visit the department Idaho Department of Health and Welfare website at http://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/Medical/MentalHealth/PeerSpecialistsFamilySupportPartners/tabid/2935/Default.aspx. If you meet the requirements and are interested in becoming certified, please submit a cover letter along with your resume letting us know you are interested in becoming certified. We can provide a screening questioner and may be able to offer assistance with training costs if you are hired with the understanding that you will become certified.
Please visit the department Idaho Department of Health and Welfare website at http://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/Medical/MentalHealth/PeerSpecialistsFamilySupportPartners/tabid/2935/Default.aspx. If you meet the requirements and are interested in becoming certified, please submit a cover letter along with your resume letting us know you are interested in becoming certified. We can provide a screening questioner and may be able to offer assistance with training costs if you are hired with the understanding that you will become certified.
What we offer:
- Full time Employees:
- Up to 10 Paid vacation days that accrue with tenure after the first full year
- Separate sick leave days
- 9 Paid holidays
- Medical, Dental, Vision including a Health Savings Account or FSA
- Basic and Optional Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse and/or Dependents
- Employee Assistance Program
- All Employees:
- 401 K
- Pet Insurance
- Free CEU’s
- Referral program
- Verizon Discounts
- Dell Discounts
- DailyPay- access to earnings daily, without waiting for payday!
- SoFi at Work student loan refinancing
- Next Steps Financial Wellness program webinars and tools
- Perks @ Pathways (movie, hotel, concert and sporting event discounts)
To Learn More About Us:
Pathways @ http://www.pathways.com/mission-vision-and-values/
Pathways of Idaho @ https://www.pathways.com/idaho
Our current openings @ https://pathways-of-idaho.careerplug.com/jobs
Pathways is an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status or any other protected characteristic.
Pathways of Idaho @ https://www.pathways.com/idaho
Our current openings @ https://pathways-of-idaho.careerplug.com/jobs
Pathways is an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status or any other protected characteristic.
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