What are the responsibilities and job description for the Peer Support Assistant position at MHMR Authority of Brazos Valley?
Employee Benefits: Health Insurance (agency pays all but $15.00 per month for employee only), Dental Insurance (agency pays all cost for employee only), Life Insurance (agency pays all cost for employee coverage that’s equal to 1 ½ time annual salary, with employee option to purchase additional coverage for employee and/or spouse, Sick Time (accumulate 8 hours per month with maximum 1045 carryover hours per year), Vacation Time (accumulate 9 to 15 hours per month depending on number of years employed), Paid Holidays (10 paid holidays off per year), Bereavement Leave (up to 3 paid days of bereavement leave), 403-B Retirement (employee contribute 5%-30% of salary and agency match 6%).
Job Description: This position is working in our Crisis Assessment Center, which provides an alternative environment for individuals in crisis as a diversion from emergency departments, jails, and hospital settings. The position contributes to a peer support capacity to facilitate recovery and enhance wellness, using principles of trauma informed care. Serves as a role model for recovery, for staff and consumers. Support people using services to develop self-help skills. Provides practical support for people using services to develop self-help skills. Provides practical support for people using services to access and utilize community support networks, such as transportation support, accompaniment, etc. Educates people about the range of available services in and beyond the agency.
Education: Requires High School Diploma or High School equivalency certificate issued in accordance with the law of the issuing state.
Experience: Received a minimum of one year of mental health services.
Hours of Work: Generally, Monday—Friday 8am-5pm; adjustments in work hours warranted to meet the needs of the program.
Licenses/Certifications: Valid Texas driver’s license and must be insurable by Agency insurance.
Physical Requirements: Light lifting under 15lbs., moderate carrying 15-44 lbs., simple grasping, walking, sitting, standing, operating a motor vehicle, operating office equipment including a computer, ability to see and hear (with aid), ability to read, write, and count, ability to maintain confidentiality, ability to work closely with others.
Facility: Bryan, TX.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $27,388.00 - $29,913.00 per year
Benefits:
- 403(b)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $27,388 - $29,913