Exciting Opportunity to Join Our Team as a Certified Peer Support Specialist in Missoula, MT! Are you passionate about driving positive change in your community? We’re looking for a dedicated Certified Peer Support Specialist to guide individuals and groups toward better mental health and overall well-being. As a key member of our team, you’ll use your personal experiences to provide support, encouragement, and empowerment, helping clients actively participate in their recovery journey. Qualifications: • Certified as a Peer Support Specialist (or eligible to pursue certification through Winds of Change). • Proven background in assisting individuals managing mental health issues and dual diagnoses. • Demonstrated ability to build meaningful connections based on personal experiences, nurturing trust and drive in individuals seeking assistance. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others. Leverage your personal experiences to support individuals through their challenges and guide them toward recovery. Experience the fulfillment of helping others achieve success on their journey to healing. Start making an impact today. Responsibilities: • Client Transportation: Provide transportation for clients to their appointments as needed. • Group Facilitation: Facilitate recovery-based group activities to support client engagement and growth. • Assessment: Evaluate and assess factors that may hinder clients' ability to live independently or integrate into the community. • Communication Skills Development: Address and improve communication skills in individuals to enhance their interactions. • Symptom Management: Implement effective skills and strategies to help clients manage their symptoms. • Social Support Development: Assist individuals in developing and strengthening their social support systems. • Skills Adaptation: Help clients adapt skills for various life domains, including home, work, education, leisure, and social activities. • Crisis Intervention: Provide immediate crisis intervention when necessary to ensure client safety and well-being. • Training Completion: Complete assigned training sessions, both in-person and through online learning programs. • Documentation: Document daily activities and progress for each client accurately and promptly. • Productivity Standards: Consistently meet established productivity standards. • Shift Coverage: Cover shifts at group homes as needed, including day, evening, and overnight shifts. • Meeting Participation: Schedule and attend required meetings to coordinate care and support for clients. • Attendance: Maintain regular attendance to ensure continuity of care for clients. Qualifications: • Age Requirement: Must be 18 years of age or older (state requirement for licensing). • Driver's License & Insurance: Must possess a current driver’s license, reliable transportation, and automobile insurance coverage. • HIPAA Compliance: Adhere to HIPAA regulations and maintain confidentiality at all times. • Certification: Must hold a valid Peer Support certification from the state. Compensation: $17.50 hourly
• Client Transportation: Provide transportation for clients to their appointments as needed. • Group Facilitation: Facilitate recovery-based group activities to support client engagement and growth. • Assessment: Evaluate and assess factors that may hinder clients' ability to live independently or integrate into the community. • Communication Skills Development: Address and improve communication skills in individuals to enhance their interactions. • Symptom Management: Implement effective skills and strategies to help clients manage their symptoms. • Social Support Development: Assist individuals in developing and strengthening their social support systems. • Skills Adaptation: Help clients adapt skills for various life domains, including home, work, education, leisure, and social activities. • Crisis Intervention: Provide immediate crisis intervention when necessary to ensure client safety and well-being. • Training Completion: Complete assigned training sessions, both in-person and through online learning programs. • Documentation: Document daily activities and progress for each client accurately and promptly. • Productivity Standards: Consistently meet established productivity standards. • Shift Coverage: Cover shifts at group homes as needed, including day, evening, and overnight shifts. • Meeting Participation: Schedule and attend required meetings to coordinate care and support for clients. • Attendance: Maintain regular attendance to ensure continuity of care for clients.