Peer Support/Mentor

Job Summary

The primary role of a Peer Support Specialist/Mentor is to provide support and companionship to a young adult client who currently resides in the Kenmore/Bothell area and experiences ongoing mental health challenges. Seeking someone with a background/interest in mental health (either lived experience or previous work experience), preferably someone who is pursuing a field in Social Work, Counseling, or related fields.

Salary: $30-$40/hr DOE
Work Hours: Variable, 6 hours/week
Location: Kenmore, WA

Employer: Private

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Ability to engage with young adult
• Provide 1:1 support, in the home/community to:
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    Improve quality of life
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    Engage in enrichment
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    Encourage movement and activity
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    Facilitate conversation
• Accompany and assist individual with community outings such as: Grocery shopping trips, vehicle support - getting gas and following up with maintenance (as needed), occasional recreational activities, etc.
• Teach/model healthy behaviors and positive communication skills
• Support with: Identifying activities that can be done independently, problem-solving, budgeting, housekeeping tasks
• Accountability and support with caring for an emotional support dog - including accompanying client to veterinarian appointments 
• Periodically check-in with client about all upcoming appointments and ensure they are on clients schedule
• Update documentation and file all client-related documents timely and efficiently
• Maintain the highest standards of professionalism in relation to confidential information

Experience & Qualifications

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  Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality, professionalism, and discretion
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  Experience working with the young adult population (preferred)
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  Experience working with individuals with mental health and medical challenges
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  Experience in handling confidential information (abiding by HIPAA regulations)
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  Ability to communicate clearly and professionally, both verbally and in written form
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  Ability to collect accurate information and provide documentation
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  Observe ethical practices regarding client care and confidentiality
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  Display adaptability, a willingness to learn, enthusiasm, and a positive attitude
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  Ability to get to Kenmore, WA

Required Education & Experience:

Bachelor’s degree (preferred) in health or social sciences (or equivalent education and experience)

Preferred Education & Experience:

1-year experience (preferred)

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk for upwards of an hour.

Salary : $30 - $40