What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Peer Counselor position at MERIT RESOURCE SERVICES?
Certified Peer Counselor (Yakima County )
Compensation: Hourly rate $13.69 – 22.50. Pay depending on experience.
Employment type: full-time
non-profit organization
Merit Resource Services is currently hiring a Full time Certified Peer Counselor for our Ellensburg office.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
CPC’s (Certified Peer Counselor) provide scheduled activities that promote recovery, self-advocacy, development of natural supports, and maintenance of community living skills. Perform urine drug screen collections. Participate in weekly staff meetings, required case staffing and staff trainings as directed.
QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants must have completed the online CPC prerequisite course and receive a course completion certificate. Must submit an application for approval, along with the certificate of completion of the online course to the DBHR Peer Support Program. Must complete the required CPC in-person training. Must have passed a CPC oral and written exam. Must be credentialed as an Agency-Affiliated Counselor through the WA State Dept. of Health. Must have a valid WA State Driver’s License, auto insurance and be COVID 19 vaccinated. Applicants should demonstrate a thorough understanding of 12 Step self-help programs. To qualify as a peer counselor a person must have lived experience as a consumer of behavioral health services (mental health or substance use treatment) or be the parent or legal guardian of a child who has received behavioral health services.
Educational/ Work Experience Requirements
*Agency Affiliated Counselor WA State Department of Health Credential REQUIRED
*Valid Driver's License with Auto Insurance
*Must be CIVID 19 Vaccinated
*Proficient with Microsoft Office, related software and email (Outlook)
Other Requirements
*Employment is contingent upon successful completing and passing a Pre-*Employments Drug Screen and Washington State Patrol Background Check and a Reference Check.
*Applicants must have no history of misuse of alcohol or other drugs for a period of one (1) year immediately prior to employment and no misuse of alcohol or other drugs while employed.
* Applicants must not have committed, permitted, aided or abetted the commission of an illegal act or unprofessional conduct as defined under RCW 18.130.180.
*Ability to travel to attend meetings/trainings/coverage in other locations and provide peer support services.
Merit Resource Services
Attn: Tonya Martinez
HR Coordinator
PO Box 376
Yakima, WA 98907
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $13.69 - $22.50 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Addiction counseling: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Substance Abuse Counseling Certification (Required)
Work Location: One location