Crisis Peer Support Specialist

Job Summary Work in a dynamic, short-term residential treatment program to help support stabilization and continuity of care for adult individuals experiencing a crisis episode. This Peer Support Specialist (PSS) position will work to serve clients in a residential setting. The primary duties include providing peer support for clients working on ongoing stabilization with therapeutic interventions, relapse prevention services, and facilitating transition and linkage for continuity of care to individuals experiencing challenges with mental health and/or substance abuse, homelessness, and criminal justice involvement within the community. The PSS will assist with guiding and coordinating clients' treatment planning to include their desired goals and identified tasks for client self-care through lived experience and applicable skill sets. The PSS will be working alongside the multi-disciplinary team staff to comply with and adhere to contractual criteria, agency guidelines, and program requirements. The PSS will work in close collaboration with the Program Manager (PM) as well as other personnel and partners to continuously assess, develop, and refine the service delivery system to assist clients' success, offering optimal resources with compassion and using evidence-based practices. The PSS may engage with other community supporting stakeholders to promote cohesive, comprehensive, quality, and effective therapeutic diversion and deflection for individuals to be able to establish a productive and positive foundation for sustainable, independent, and healthier living. Regular, predictable attendance is considered to be an essential requirement for this position. Other duties may be assigned. May require a flexible work schedule. Education High School Diploma or GED equivalent. License Current and valid Texas driver's license and a clean driving record. Hours Full - Time. Workdays Monday - Friday. Workhours

6:00PM - 10:00PM

Salary $21.66 an hour, plus an additional 18% crisis stipend. Position may be eligible for an additional shift differential pay. Second Shift: $3.25/hour. Third Shift: $7.25/hour. Employee Benefits Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance Generous vacation/holiday/sick leave Life and Short-term/Long-term Disability Insurance Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 403(b) retirement account Gold's Gym membership discount All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, sex, or age. For specific positions, additional compensation may be offered to candidates who are bilingual in English and another language deemed necessary for the role. #J-18808-Ljbffr integratedliving Australia Ltd