Peer Support Specialist

Job Summary: The primary responsibility of the Peer Specialist (PS) is to assist clients affected by mental and physical health and/or substance use concerns achieve their desired life outcomes. The PS provides all services in a person-centered, trauma-informed care, and culturally and linguistically appropriate manner. The PS acts as a model of recovery by sharing their lived experience to bring hope and engages clients by providing education, advocacy, and/or outreach. The PS is advanced in their recovery and is willing and able to share their recovery story in a positive, motivational manner. For some units, the PS position is reserved for individuals who have at least one cumulative year of receiving mental health services. The PS may provide individual or group services. Services provided may include training in recovery strategies, self-help, and self-advocacy, accessing healthcare services and community resources, or any other supervisor-approved topic. The PS works collaboratively with a treatment team to support each client's whole health and recovery goals. The PS performs their job duties in the community and/or clinic. Regular, predictable attendance is considered to be anessential requirement for this position. Other duties may be assigned. Mayrequire a flexible work schedule. Integral Care employees are to strive to maintain a traumasensitive workplace, to embrace trauma sensitive and informed practices, and tofoster a supportive and welcoming environment of care. Education: HighSchool Diploma or GED equivalent. License: Required: Currentand valid Texas driver's license and a clean driving record. Hours: Full-Time. Workdays: Monday - Friday. Workhours: 8:00AM - 5:00PM Why join us: Integral Care has proudly servedTravis County residents for the past 50 years. As the largest provider ofbehavioral health services in Travis County, we are dedicated to improving thelives of adults and children living with mental illness, substance usedisorder, and intellectual and developmental disabilities. By joining our team, you will find rewarding work every dayalongside people who have as much compassion as you. Join us and together wecan help improve the quality of life for the people we serve. Imagine yourcareer at Integral Care! Employee Benefits: Medical,Dental, and Vision insurance Generousvacation/holiday/sick leave Lifeand Short-term/Long-term Disability Insurance EmployeeAssistance Program (EAP) 403(b)retirement account All qualified applicants will receive consideration foremployment 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 beoffered to candidates who are bilingual in English and another language deemednecessary for the role. This position requires in-person, on-site presence at designated locations in Travis County, Texas, which may be scheduled or on short notice, to support agency operations.All work performed by this position must be performed in the State of Texas. #J-18808-Ljbffr Integratedliving Australia Ltd