We are seeking Peer Support Specialists for our Adult Community Clinical Services Program (ACCS)! As a Peer Specialist for North Suffolk, you'll build supportive relationships that promote empowerment and self-learning. The Peer Specialist position is designated for a person who has lived experience and wants to help guide others through the recovery process.
Salaries start at $41,500 for non-certified applicants and $44,500 for Certified Peers. We have full and part-time positions available in Boston, East Boston and Chelsea. Please indicate preferred location in application.
What you'll do: Support persons served through Life and Care transitions, including visiting a hospital or other restrictive setting in order to provide connection and transition planning.Help clients establish goals to aid in their recoveryEducate non-peer staff about self-directed care and how to best support a person through risk and crisis situations.Use peer-supported Evidence Based Practices including WRAP, Motivational Interviewing, mindfulness exercises, Stages of Change, and othersCommit to becoming an Agent of Change through presenting regular trainings and periodic in-service trainings for non-peer staffProvide support through self-disclosure of one's own experiences and the tenets of Recovery to develop the skills for self-advocacyFacilitate and co-facilitate skill-building, mutually supportive groups, and emphasize the importance of quality of life activities and community membership.Actively participate in North Suffolk peer team membership through recovery eventsSeek Continuing Education in the Peer Support field to ensure that best practices are upheld and that emerging evidence is incorporated into the work. What You'll Need: Education: Must possess or be willing/eligible to obtain one of the following Certifications within the first six months of employment: Certified Peer Specialist (CPS), Certified Addiction Recovery Coach (CARC) or Family PartnerExperience: Must identify as having Lived Experience of a Mental Health Diagnosis, a Substance Use Addiction, Extreme States, or Trauma that has caused significant life disruption Possess a desire to share those experiences in a purposeful and intentional way to influence the mental health system and provide recovery oriented support to those in ACCS services.Skills: Driver's license preferred but not required. Must be CPR/first aid certified within five months of hire (training provided). Competitive & Comprehensive Benefits: Paid Time Off - Two weeks' Vacation per year (three weeks after 2 years of service), 12 Sick Days per year, and 11 Paid Holidays per yearEligible employer for the PSLF programNorth Suffolk qualifies as an H-1B Cap-Exempt employer (for eligible positions)North Suffolk offers visa and permanent resident card support to active employeesHealth & Dental Insurance, with generous employer contributionEmployer Paid Life Insurance403 (b) Retirement Plan with employer matchingVoluntary Short and Long Term Disability InsuranceMedical & Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountsAccess to Credit Union BankingAccess to State Tuition Remission Program (Worksite Specific)Employee Referral Bonus ProgramDiscounted Movie TicketsComprehensive Training ProgramInternal Advancement Opportunities