Job Description

Exciting Chance to Join Our Team as a Certified Peer Support Specialist in Missoula, MT

Are you enthusiastic about fostering positive change in your community? We are seeking a devoted Certified Peer Support Specialist to lead individuals and groups toward improved mental health and overall well-being. As an essential team member, you will utilize your personal journey to offer support, motivation, and empowerment, assisting clients in actively engaging in their recovery process.

Requirements: Certified as a Peer Support Specialist (or eligible for certification through Winds of Change). Established track record in aiding individuals in managing mental health challenges and dual diagnoses. Demonstrated skill in establishing meaningful connections based on personal experiences, fostering trust and motivation in individuals seeking help.

This position presents a distinct opportunity to create a significant impact in the lives of others. Utilize your personal background to assist individuals through their struggles and steer them towards recovery. Experience the fulfillment of aiding others in achieving success on their path to healing. Start influencing lives today.

Compensation:

$17.50 hourly

Responsibilities:

• Client Transportation: Provide transportation for clients to their appointments as needed.
• Group Facilitation: Facilitate recovery-based group activities to support client engagement and growth.
• Assessment: Evaluate and assess factors that may hinder clients' ability to live independently or integrate into the community.
• Communication Skills Development: Address and improve communication skills in individuals to enhance their interactions.
• Symptom Management: Implement effective skills and strategies to help clients manage their symptoms.
• Social Support Development: Assist individuals in developing and strengthening their social support systems.
• Skills Adaptation: Help clients adapt skills for various life domains, including home, work, education, leisure, and social activities.
• Crisis Intervention: Provide immediate crisis intervention when necessary to ensure client safety and well-being.
• Training Completion: Complete assigned training sessions, both in-person and through online learning programs.
• Documentation: Document daily activities and progress for each client accurately and promptly.
• Productivity Standards: Consistently meet established productivity standards.
• Shift Coverage: Cover shifts at group homes as needed, including day, evening, and overnight shifts.
• Meeting Participation: Schedule and attend required meetings to coordinate care and support for clients.
• Attendance: Maintain regular attendance to ensure continuity of care for clients.

Qualifications:

• Age Requirement: Must be 18 years of age or older (state requirement for licensing).
• Driver's License & Insurance: Must possess a current drivers license, reliable transportation, and automobile insurance coverage.
• HIPAA Compliance: Adhere to HIPAA regulations and maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Certification: Must hold a valid Peer Support certification from the state.

About Company

Winds of Change is a mental health clinic dedicated to inspiring change, fostering hope, and promoting recovery. We strive to make a positive impact on the lives of individuals and communities we serve.

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Compensation details: 17.5-17.5 Hourly Wage

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Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Immediate start, Work from home, Start working today, Shift work, Night shift, Day shift, Afternoon shift,

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