Peer Support Specialist - Adult Mental Health - HUD Housing First - Full Time

Overview

Since 1982 Wellspring has been a champion for mental health recovery in Louisville, KY. Serving some of the most vulnerable people in our community, Wellspring is a pillar of hope for the thousands of people we serve every year.

We support individuals in building healthy and hopefully lives through behavioral health, housing, and employment services. We believe that recovery is possible for all people with psychiatric disabilities.

We provide recovery-oriented programming, which always incorporates person-centered, individualized care, and utilizes a multi-disciplinary approach. We provide high quality, well-constructed housing that assures opportunities for community integration and enhances our neighborhoods. Having decent, affordable housing with available recovery-oriented services is fundamental to individual success and is a basic human right.

We are committed to transparency through excellence in program practices and outcomes, and excellence in employment and financial management. All aspects of the agency’s operations are overseen by our volunteer Board of Directors, compromised of community leaders, mental health professionals, and concerned family members.

Wellspring’s success depends on our highly qualified and dedicated staff. WE hire individuals who are committed to excellent service to our clients, to each other, and the community. WE seek and value a culture of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Embracing and respecting our differences are foundational to building a robust organization. We celebrate the dimensions of diversity, and we encourage all people to join us.  

Job Skills / Requirements

Wellspring has an immediate opening for an Adult Peer Support Specialist in a Housing First program with homeless clients diagnosed with severe and persistent mental illness and substance use disorders. A high school degree or equivalent is required. The ideal candidate will have experience in providing peer support. Candidates must be willing to share their personal experience of recovery and support others in need. Applicants for Peer Support Specialist positions must go through the Kentucky Peer Specialist training and be certified by the Commonwealth of Kentucky.

Participating with the other members of the treatment team, the Wellspring Peer Support Specialist's responsibilities include, but are not limited to: assisting clients find and keep housing and maintain the integrity and security of their living quarters, remaining informed regarding the client's mental and physical status, and assisting with life skills, supportive counseling, and crisis intervention consistent with the client's and the program's goals and objectives. Individuals seeking this position must have the KY State Peer Support Specialist certification or be eligible and willing to complete this training program.

Education Requirements (Any) High School Diploma Required Certification Requirements (Any) KY Certified Peer Specialist Additional Information / Benefits

Wellspring offers great benefits for full time employees and their families! These benefits include:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short- and Long-term Disability
• Option for a 401(K) Retirement plan with employer match
• Generous paid holidays and vacation
• Other benefits include Employee Assistance Program (EAP),
  Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Reimbursement
  Account (HRA) and more

Benefits: Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Days, Paid Holidays, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, 401K/403b Plan Screening Requirements: Motor Vehicle, Drug Screen, Criminal Background Check, Education Verification