What are the responsibilities and job description for the Peer Support Specialist position at Radiant Health?
Are you someone with lived experience in overcoming serious and persistent mental illness or substance use? Do you have a passion for helping others on their journey to recovery? If so, we invite you to join our team as a Rapid Response Peer Support Specialist at Radiant Health!
In this role, you will:
- Provide Compassionate Support: Use your unique perspective to support and advocate for individuals facing mental health or substance use challenges. Your personal experiences will be invaluable in validating and encouraging those you serve.
- Offer Peer Counseling: Provide guidance and encouragement by drawing on your own recovery journey, helping others navigate their paths with empathy and understanding.
Why This Role is for You:
- Make a Real Difference: Your experiences and insights will be a source of hope and inspiration for others, helping them realize that recovery is possible.
- Collaborative Environment: Work alongside a dedicated team committed to making a positive impact in the community.
- Professional Development: Gain valuable experience and training in crisis intervention and peer support.
Join us at Radiant Health and be a crucial part of our mission to provide high-quality mental health services with compassion and dedication. Apply today to start making a difference in the lives of others!
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Currently meets and or can meet all requirements of a nationally standardized peer support training program, including at least 30 hours of training and satisfactory completion of an examination (within 6 months of hire) and/or CRS/CHW Certified
- Previous participation in the mental health system as recipient and willingness to convey this experience as relevant is required.
- Valid Drivers license and car insurance
Radiant Health is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $16.80 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
- Addiction Medicine
- Psychiatry
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17
