Senior Peer Support Specialist (Outpatient) - Pathways Inc.
Grayson, KY
About the Job
Pathways complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, pregnancy status, victim status, marital status, member of the armed services or covered veteran status, or any other status that is protected by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws. This policy includes, but is not limited to: recruitment, employment, promotion, demotion, transfer, termination, compensation, benefits, layoffs, training, and social and recreational programs.
Salary – $37,000
Educational Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent. Certification as Peer Support Specialist by state-approved training program.
Duties/Responsibilities: The PSS will provide social and emotional support, advocacy, after hours advising and procedural information to the adult CRRU east and west PSS and Associate staff. The same functions will exist for Walker House YPSS staff, and all crisis associates in general. Duties will include assisting with trainings of new Peer Support employees for residential services and crisis services. This position may also train OP staff as PSS or YPSS. Staff will ensure that all peers are maintaining CEU hours and documenting these as such in TRIS. Staff will help CRRU Staff in adhering to all policies and procedures for peer support services by providing consultation to staff as needed and communicating concerns to each facility administrative supervisor. Peer support will also be responsible for providing emotional support, advocacy, and information to CRRU or Walker House consumers. These activities are provided to support adults or SED children/families to live their own lives and to direct their own recovery and wellness process.
Experience Required: History of lived experience with mental health-related difficulties; attend and complete Peer Support training; have an understanding of the recovery process and how to utilize that process to help others. Senior PSS should have a working understanding of operations and policies in all crisis services programs.
Salary – $37,000
Educational Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent. Certification as Peer Support Specialist by state-approved training program.
Duties/Responsibilities: The PSS will provide social and emotional support, advocacy, after hours advising and procedural information to the adult CRRU east and west PSS and Associate staff. The same functions will exist for Walker House YPSS staff, and all crisis associates in general. Duties will include assisting with trainings of new Peer Support employees for residential services and crisis services. This position may also train OP staff as PSS or YPSS. Staff will ensure that all peers are maintaining CEU hours and documenting these as such in TRIS. Staff will help CRRU Staff in adhering to all policies and procedures for peer support services by providing consultation to staff as needed and communicating concerns to each facility administrative supervisor. Peer support will also be responsible for providing emotional support, advocacy, and information to CRRU or Walker House consumers. These activities are provided to support adults or SED children/families to live their own lives and to direct their own recovery and wellness process.
Experience Required: History of lived experience with mental health-related difficulties; attend and complete Peer Support training; have an understanding of the recovery process and how to utilize that process to help others. Senior PSS should have a working understanding of operations and policies in all crisis services programs.
Source : Pathways Inc.