Peer Support Specialist (Forensic ACT Team)- Adult Mental Health

Job Description

Job Description

Agency Overview:
Since 1982 Wellspring has championed mental health recovery in Louisville. Serving some of the most vulnerable people in our community, Wellspring is a pillar of hope. We support adults in building healthy & hopeful lives through behavioral health, housing, & employment services. We believe recovery is possible for all people with psychiatric disabilities.

Wellspring’s recovery-oriented programming incorporates person-centered care & utilizes a multi-disciplinary approach. We provide high quality housing assuring opportunities for community integration that enhances our neighborhoods. 

Wellspring’s success depends on our highly qualified and dedicated staff.  We hire individuals who are committed to excellent service to our clients, to each other, and to the community.  We value Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion and encourage all people to apply! 

 

What our employees love about working at Wellspring...

 

Wellspring Peer Support Specialist Summary:
Peer Specialists are active members of the Wellspring multi-disciplinary treatment team, providing safety and support for the wellbeing of clients. Peer Specialists provide supportive counseling and crisis intervention with the advice and consultation of the clinical team. Peer Specialists assist clients with their mental health recovery through problem solving and life skills training via individual and group sessions. Peer Specialists complete electronic documentation of services during each shift worked. 

Salary:
$15 - $18 / hour

Position Details:
This position is full-time.  

Special Skills and Requirements:

• The Peer Specialist will identify as a mental health consumer and must be willing to share their personal experience of mental health recovery and support others in need.
• The Peer Specialist will have a belief in recovery from mental illness and an enthusiasm for helping persons with disabilities, rooted in empathy and compassion, demonstrating a careful and caring attitude. 
• Candidates must be willing to share their personal experience of mental health recovery and support others in need. The ideal candidate will have experience providing peer support services to clients experiencing serious mental illness and other co-occurring behavioral health disorders. 
• A valid driver's license and personal vehicle are required for this position as the Peer Specialist will conduct home visits and transport clients to appointments. 
• A high school degree or equivalent is required. 
• The candidate will already hold an Adult Peer Support Certification and be certified by the Commonwealth of Kentucky.

Conditions of Employment:

• This position requires clearances of state and federal background checks, multiple abuse/sex offender registries, and clearance of exclusion lists prior to employment.

• Offers of employment are contingent upon successfully passing a pre-employment drug screening.  This position is a part of an annual, random drug-testing program.

Benefits That Support You (Not Just Your Job):
At Wellspring, we know you can’t take care of others if you’re not supported yourself. That’s why we offer a benefits package designed to protect your health, support your life outside of work, and give you the freedom to focus on what matters most: helping people recover and thrive.

The Benefit That's Hard to Find:
One of the biggest reasons our employees stay at Wellspring is something harder to list on a benefits sheet: you can actually make and see your impact here.  We pride ourselves in being large enough to make a difference and small enough that your voice matters.  Being a mission-driven nonprofit with a collaborative culture, employees have the ability to:

• Work autonomously
• Advocate for clients
• Implement ideas quickly by working closely with those who can make fast decisions
• Focus on care rather than bureaucracy

In other words, less red tape and more meaningful work.

Health:

• Medical insurance with employer contributions
• Dental and vision coverage fully paid for employees (single premium only)
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) to help offset medical expenses
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for healthcare and dependent care
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for confidential support and resources

Financial Security:

• 401(k) with 100% employer match up to 4%
• Employer-paid basic and voluntary life insurance/AD&D for employee (employee-paid spouse and children options available)
• Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage

Time to Recharge:

• Generous paid time off (PTO) starting after 90 days of employment
• 9 paid holidays

Support for the Work You Do:

• Free access to courses that offer continuing education credits to help maintain licensure
• Mileage reimbursement for work-related travel
• Collaborative culture where staff ideas are heard and can quickly translate into improvements
• Free downtown parking
• Use of company vehicle or reimbursement for use of your vehicle

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