What are the responsibilities and job description for the Peer Support Specialist - WFC-FT position at Wasatch Behavioral Health?
Join us as a Peer Support Specialist at our Westpark Family Clinic in Provo, Utah and be a part to our valued team of passionate professionals dedicated to making a difference in the lives of individuals struggling with sever mental illness and other related Behavioral Health matters. Your role as a peer support specialist will involve providing guidance, support, and encouragement to help adolescents navigate through challenging situations and develop essential coping skills.
Wasatch Behavioral Health offers services both within the community and in the office based on client needs. You could not find a more exceptional fit for your career than Wasatch Behavioral Health! As a local government agency, we are committed to provide access to mental health services to everyone in our community. Come join us!
SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm
COMPENSATION:
Non-Certified Wage: $16.49 - $20.90 per hour
Certified Wage: $17.33 - $21.95 per hour (depending on experience)
Additional compensation available for Spanish speakers, after testing proficiency.
BENEFITS
- Medical (PEHP), Dental, Vision
- Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account
- 401(k), Pension & Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off
What we're looking for in a Peer Support Specialist
Ideal candidates will be self-identified individuals who are in recovery from a mental health and/or substance use disorder, parents of children with behavioral health disorders, or individuals with personal relationships with those experiencing behavioral health challenges. These qualifications will enable you to effectively support and guide youth towards recovery and empowerment.
Essential Functions (Performs all or some of the following)- Provides safe, effective and efficient consumer-centered implementation of direct care in accordance with established policies, procedures and standards of care
- Establishes, maintains and co-facilitates a therapeutic relationship with clients
- Assists in establishing and maintaining a recovery-oriented program culture and therapeutic milieu
- Engages clients individually and in groups to instill hope, encourage personal responsibility for recovery, and facilitate the development of recovery goals, self-advocacy skills, natural supports, crisis plans and recovery plans
- Models competency in recovery and ongoing coping skills, articulating points in his/her own recovery story that are relevant to the challenges faced by clients receiving services in the program
- Observes, records and reports client behavior and progress as indicated
Minimum Qualifications:
High school diploma or GED; AND One (1) year post high school education in social work, psychology or a related field; AND One (1) year of general work experience; OR An equivalent combination of related education and experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
Successfully completed a Peer Support Training through the Utah Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health (DSAMH); Self-identified individual who is in recovery from a mental health and/or substance use disorder; or parent of a child with a behavioral health disorder; or other adult who has or has had an ongoing and personal relationship with an individual with a behavioral health disorder.
APPLY TODAY, WE LOOK FORWARD TO HAVING YOU ON OUR TEAM!!
Employment at Wasatch Behavioral Health is contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen, motor vehicle record review and criminal background check. After hire you must complete and receive a Criminal Background Clearance (BCI) from Utah State Office of Licensing. Upon receipt of a conditional offer of employment in the position, you must provide an official copy of licensure or certification.
Salary : $16 - $22
