Certified Peer Support Specialist - WISe

Comprehensive Life Resources
Tacoma, WA
Category Healthcare
Job Description
Role Overview

A Certified Peer Support Specialist provides interventions through shared experiences to assist clients in recovery. They provide community-based mental health services to enrolled youth, young adults, and families. The Specialist must participate in a 24/7 On Call rotation and ability to transport clients.

What You Will Do

Assist clients in skill building, facilitate wellness management, promote recovery principles, provide information and support about health, wellness, and recovery, and connect clients to community resources.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate is able to engage clients in collaborative relationships, personalize peer support, and demonstrate skills in telling their recovery stories. They must also be able to interact verbally and in writing with colleagues and others, and support collaboration and teamwork.

Requirements

  • WA State credential or ability to become credentialed
  • Proficiency in common Microsoft applications
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Demonstrated ability to prioritize deadlines, work independently, take initiative, and maintain confidentiality
  • Valid driver's license, proof of insurance, and working vehicle (if driving is required)

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance with 100% paid premiums
  • 11 paid holidays
  • 403(b)-retirement plan
  • Life Insurance
  • Long term Disability
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Mileage reimbursement
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Paid Sick and Vacation leave
  • Bereavement Leave
  • Student Loan Repayment
  • Continuing Education Assistance
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