Certified Peer Support Specialist

Job Description Harborview Medical Center’s Mental Health and Addiction Services (HMHAS) has an outstanding opportunity for a Certified Peer Support Specialist. Work Schedule 20 hours per week, 50% FTE Day Shift Position Highlights Model resiliency in overcoming obstacles common to those with mental illness Serve a wide diverse population of clients, all of whom have clear and persistent mental illness Help clients reach goals and provide the support needed to accomplish them Primary Job Responsibilities Serve as a recovery role model by demonstrating resilience and, as appropriate, sharing lived experience to support individuals with serious mental illness Support consumers in identifying and achieving recovery-oriented goals; collaborate with practitioners to coordinate appropriate services and activities Advocate for consumers by assisting them in expressing goals and interests through appropriate channels Lead or co-lead peer support, self-help, and educational groups Collaborate with agency programs as an active member of the consumer’s treatment team Coordinate Drop-In Center operations, including welcoming consumers, organizing activities, serving refreshments, maintaining a safe and orderly environment, and supervising consumer volunteers/interns; facilitate shower and laundry services for homeless participants Teach independent living skills, including budgeting, shopping, meal preparation, transportation use, and building natural community supports Provide outreach services supporting case management, supported housing, and supported employment programs Attend meetings, provide coverage for other Peer Support Specialists, and complete required documentation, billing, and electronic medical record entries Maintain records and inventory for prevocational and one-to-one support programs; operate standard office equipment Observe same-gender urine specimen collection for the Addictions Program and complete required documentation Requirements High school graduation or equivalent and two years’ experience in a behavioral health organization or consumer/peer run organization; or equivalent education/experience AND Peer Counselor Certification (Department of Behavioral Health and Recovery) OR Community Health Worker Certification (Department of Health) AND Within 7 days of employment and depending on job requirements: must apply for Agency Affiliated Counselor Registration/License with the State of WA (Dept of Health) and have obtained this credential within 60 days of hire (RCW18.19.210). Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration. Compensation, Benefits and Position Details Pay Range Minimum: $22.94 hourly Pay Range Maximum: $32.81 hourly Other Compensation: None Benefits: For information about benefits for this position, visit Shift First Shift (United States of America) Temporary or Regular? This is a regular position FTE (Full-Time Equivalent): 50.00% Union/Bargaining Unit: SEIU Local 925 Nonsupervisory EEO Statement The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io. Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law. University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. #J-18808-Ljbffr University of Washington