Full-Time Residential Services Peer Support Specialist

Hiring Range: $20.07- $24.58Per Hour

Benefits:

• Comprehensive and generous health, dental, and vision benefits
• Up to 19 days of PTO, 2 mental health days, and 9 paid holidays your first year (pro-rated for part-time)
• Company-paid short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance
• Student loan payment assistance and extensive training
• An incredible team approach that is dynamic and collaborative

Kitsap Mental Health Services is looking for a Residential Services Peer Support Specialist. This position will allow you to use your personal experience as a recipient of mental health services to empower both our team and our clients. If you want to play a vital role in promoting recovery, independence, and hope, apply today!

Primary Responsibilities:

• Validate clients' experiences and provide guidance and encouragement for their recovery journey, promoting hope and empowerment.
• Provide individualized direct support to clients, respecting their choices and building confidence through coaching, guidance, and support.
• Assist clients in understanding the components of recovery and resilience, applying skills to achieve life goals outlined in the recovery care plan.
• Participate in clinical activities as directed by a supervisor, including facilitating group activities, conducting ongoing client observation and assessment, and following behavioral protocols.
• Complete all paperwork related to providing direct client care, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Participate in shift pass downs to ensure continuity of care 24/7.
• Act as an interpreter for the team, providing expertise and consultation from a client perspective on symptoms, medication effects, treatment opinions, and recovery experiences.
• Combat stigma and discrimination, increasing awareness among clients and staff.
• Collaborate with clients on awareness of their rights and support them in filing, mediating, and resolving complaints.
• Increase awareness of self-help and consumer advocacy groups promoting recovery, acting as a liaison between the team and such groups.
• Provide ongoing assessment and direct services to clients, addressing challenges such as suicidality and substance abuse education and treatment.
• Assist clients in planning and participating in social and leisure activities.
• Provide feedback on consumer progress to the treatment team, ensuring timely completion of clinical notes.
• Maintain appropriate professional boundaries while seeking clinical supervision where necessary.
• Attend orientations, staff meetings, and maintain up-to-date mandatory trainings as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

EDUCATION: High School Diploma or GED

EXPERIENCE:Entry level (no prior related work experience)

This position requires driving clients in a personal vehicle on behalf of the agency; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a motor vehicle history check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver's license in the state of Washington, and have reliable, insured transportation.

Valid WA State Food Worker Card (Can Be Obtained Post-Hire)

LICENSURE: Agency Affiliated Counselor Registration. Completion of the Washington State Mental Health Division’s Peer Counselor Training and the subsequent certification as a Peer Counselor within six months of employment.

Preferred Qualifications:

EXPERIENCE:Relevant experience working with clients with severe and persistent mental illness.

Capacity to work well with children and families.

Our recruitment processes are designed to prevent discrimination against our people regardless of gender identity or orientation, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, citizenship, or any aspect which makes someone unique.