What are the responsibilities and job description for the Peer Support Specialist (1868) position at CenterPointe?
THE JOB
Peer Support Specialist for our Lincoln Adult Integrated Care Team program. They will serve as a member of the overall outpatient program and who has experience as a recipient of behavioral health services. They offer insight as an expert in the recovery process, symptom management, and participant choice. They will model appropriate skills and behaviors and work in collaboration with the clinical team.
THE COMPANY
CenterPointe is a non-profit organization that has served the Lincoln community for over 50 years, and in 1989 became one of the first agencies in the nation to offer truly integrated co-occurring treatment. Grounded by the belief that every person has the ability to recover, CenterPointe offers a full continuum of care to people suffering from mental health and substance use disorders. The majority of the people we serve are also experiencing homelessness or near-homelessness. We believe in Housing First, Harm Reduction, and biopsychosocial treatment philosophies. By meeting people where they're at, we're able to help them to get better, sooner, for longer.
CenterPointe has stayed at the leading edge in our industry, receiving the SAMHSA Service & Science Award, various local acknowledgments and awards, and consistent CARF-International Accreditation since 1996. As we continue to push boundaries and provide the best services, we are growing as an agency and continue to look for innovative, person-centered opportunities to help the members of our communities. We hope you will join our team as CenterPointe expands and continues to seek only the absolute best employees who will maintain our high standards of care for the people we serve.
WHAT WE HAVE FOR YOU
- A culture focused on work-life balance, personal and professional growth, inclusion, and engagement
- Limitless opportunities for professional training, growth & development, and career advancement including Professional Development Leave, internal and external trainings, and job enhancement opportunities
- Flexible scheduling options and generous paid leave policies including Mental Wellness hours, accrued vacation and sick time, and 9 annual holidays (plus a day off for your birthday every year!)
- Competitive pay and excellent benefits, including:
- Affordable Health, Dental, & Vision insurance
- Free Group Life Insurance, AD&D and LTD policies for all full-time employees
- 403(b) retirement plan with employer contribution
- Discounted memberships with Genesis Health Clubs
CenterPointe is a proud EEO Employer; candidates of diverse backgrounds, ages, lifestyles, etc. are encouraged to apply!
Qualifications:WHAT YOU HAVE
Required:
- High school diploma and two years of experience in with adults with severe and persistent mental illness
- At least 21 years of age
- Educated in recovery principles. Formal training in a state-approved peer support program preferred.
- Obtain and maintain CPSSS within first 6 months of employment.