What are the responsibilities and job description for the Peer and Family Mentor position at ServiceNet?
Benefits:
Part-Time (25 hours/week)
Position Summary:
We’re growing our Peer Specialist teams in Hampshire and Franklin County to further engage those who’ve been referred to us for services. Whether you’ve lived with a mental health challenge, yourself, or with a family member who has; or whether you are in continuing substance use recovery, the experience you’ve gained along the way is one of your greatest strengths.
Position Responsibilities:
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ServiceNet is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- Tuition assistance
Part-Time (25 hours/week)
Position Summary:
We’re growing our Peer Specialist teams in Hampshire and Franklin County to further engage those who’ve been referred to us for services. Whether you’ve lived with a mental health challenge, yourself, or with a family member who has; or whether you are in continuing substance use recovery, the experience you’ve gained along the way is one of your greatest strengths.
Position Responsibilities:
- Provide day to day recovery supports, professional guidance and modeling, strategies and interventions, as needed, to assist Adult Clinical Community Services (ACCS) persons and their families residing in a variety of settings to attain their individualized recovery goals and objectives.
- Participate as a member of an integrated team promoting mutual and peer support, a recovery-based model of care.
- Assist Participants in setting and pursuing personally meaningful wellness goals, quality of life goals, and effective coping strategies.
- Interact with participants and their families in a manner that demonstrates an understanding of the struggles, conflicts or symptoms in the context of the individual’s life experiences personal history, social identity, and culture.
- Collaborating with the Program Director, Direct Care staff and Employment Specialists, provide ongoing support for participants’ emerging vocational development objectives and goals; utilize internal and external resources and networks to facilitate the most appropriate and successful referrals.
- Complete documentation and peer guided service notes, which record and measure individual recovery, care utilization, productivity, etc.
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- BA in related field preferred.
- Must be a Certified Peer Specialist, Certified Addiction Recovery Coach or meet the Family Partner specifications as required by Community Service Agencies.
- Applicant must be comfortable using elements of their personal recovery narrative to support ACCS Persons Served.
- Vehicle, valid driver's license and acceptable motor vehicle record.
- CPR / First Aid certification.
- Bilingual candidates encouraged to apply.
- Starting $18/hr - additional $2.00 for CPS certification once completed.
- Paid orientation and trainings.
- Generous time-off package.
- Comprehensive health and dental insurance plans.
- 403(B)-retirement plan, with employer matching.
- Long-term disability benefits; paid life insurance.
- Advancement opportunities; tuition assistance; and several more benefit options.
- Monday-Friday
- Flexible hours
- May require evenings or weekends.
https://www.servicenet.org/
ServiceNet is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Salary : $18 - $20