Hillcrest Family Services Dubuque , IA 52002
Posted 1 week ago
Located at the Wellness Center and/or Assertive Community Treatment Team (ACT Program)
Your Responsibilities
A Peer Support Specialist (PSS) is a person who has lived experience with mental health directly, or indirectly through a loved one. The Peer Support Specialists primary responsibility is to encourage members to take control of their own health and wellness and to promote the concept of whole health. The PSS is responsible for providing support services and serving as an advocate to those enrolled in the program. A Peer Support Specialist will role model hope, personal responsibility, active engagement in education, self-advocacy and connection to community supports. Additional responsibilities include:
Support members in utilizing goal setting processes to further their recovery
Create and facilitate groups and activities to support recovery
Support members in creating a Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP)
Utilize and teach problem solving techniques
Teach and role model the value of every individuals recovery experience
Develops/maintains a welcoming, trauma informed atmosphere
Complete all necessary paperwork for insurance and billing in a timely manner
What You Need
Personal experience with mental health and/or mental health with substance abuse recovery
If living in recovery, at least 1 year in successful recovery
Ability to practice healthy self-care
Knowledge of, and experience in working with adults with brain health disorders
Completion of Peer Support Training Academy as soon as possible after hire date
Basic computer skills
Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position
Competitivebenefits package for full-time employees working 30+ hours a week:
Health insurance (up to 79% employer paid)
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)with profit sharing and employer match
Paid time off (accrue up to 80 hours during first year of employment; increases based on tenure with agency)
10 paid holidays
80 hours sick time
2 wellness days
Staff development and training
Public Service Loan Forgiveness(PSLF) eligibility for federal student loans
Employer paid CEU's through Relias
On-site primary care
PerkSpot- employee discount program
MeMD- virtual health provider for you and your family
Free talk therapy
$0 Telehealth/urgent care
Discounted psychiatry
Employee assistance program
Advancement opportunities
About the Organization
Hillcrest Family Services is a non-profit organization that assists adults and children in need of help. Every day, Hillcrest builds confidence in hundreds of people and families. We strive to be a leading provider in supporting brain health and wellness. Were a place where compassion is commonplace. Where our passion soars and faith restores.
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Hillcrest Family Services