Description

New Journey Peer Support Specialist

Our Peer Support Specialists work with clients ages 15-40 who are experiencing their first episode of psychosis. This position is a vital role providing stability and support during a difficult time in their lives.

You will educate clients on symptom management and community resources, and engage them in identifying their overall goals, personal supports, and strategies to reduce self-stigma of their diagnosis.

This position advocates for the client’s perspective, preference, and treatment goals within team meetings. Peer Support Specialists provide transportation to clients as needed.

Perks of this role :

• $19-21 / hour
• Flexible schedule that YOU create
• Work from home with travel to clients in the community
• New hire mentor to aid in your transition and training
• Abundant professional training opportunities
• Stability and growth working for a national company

What we’re looking for :

• High School Diploma
• Washington State HCA approved Peer Support training certificate
• Eligible for Registered Agency Affiliated Counselor credential
• Preference : 2 years or more of paid / volunteer work experience with youth / adults
• Ability to advocate for clients with severe mental health diagnoses to live in normal community residences, work in market jobs, and have access to supports and services.
• Valid Driver’s license in good standing, and auto insurance

What we offer :

• Full Time Employees :
• Paid vacation days that increase with tenure
• Separate sick leave that rolls over each year
• Up to 10 Paid holidays*
• Medical, Dental, Vision benefit plan options
• Employee Assistance Program
• Health, Dependent and Transportation Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee, Spouse and Dependent Basic and Optional Life Insurance
• All Employees :
• 401 K Plan
• Mileage & Cell Phone Reimbursement (or company phone)
• Pet Insurance
• DailyPay- daily access to your earnings without waiting for payday!
• SoFi at Work student loan refinancing
• Next Steps Financial Wellness program webinars and tools
• Company laptop and great IT support
• Verizon discount
• Dell discount
• Perks at Pathways national discounts on travel, shopping, and entertainment
• Training, Development and Continuing Education Credits for licensure requirements
• Opportunities for advancement! As we grow, you grow with us!
• benefit option varies by State / County

Pathways has a variety of positions in various locations; please go to https : / / www.pathways.com / working-at-pathways

To Learn More About Us :

Pathways @ http : / / www.pathways.com / mission-vision-and-values /

Pathways is an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status or any other protected characteristic.

Last updated : 2024-05-03