We are hiring for:Behavioral Health Certified Peer Support Specialist Community Based
Type:RegularIf you are a positive and personable individual looking for a satisfying and fun opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of people with intellectual, developmental disabilities, and people facing mental health, and substance use challenges, join our team at RHA Health Services! Provides highly individualized services in the community and promotes individual self-determination and decision-making to individuals with Mental Health or Substance Use issues. Certified Peer Support Specialists also provide essential expertise and consultation to the entire team to promote a culture in which each individual's point of view and preferences are recognized, understood, respected and integrated into treatment, rehabilitation , and community self-help activities. This position may serve as an advocate for the person supported.
Pay: $17 - $19 per hour Schedule: We are hiring for Monday-Friday full time, hourly positions with some on call hours.
Job Responsibilities- Modeling effective coping and self-help techniques to individuals
- Providing empowerment skills and support in successful recovery living
- Assisting individuals in finding resources, advising of processes, and encouraging follow through with proposed resolutions, locating social activities, or provide other assistance as needed
- Leading peer support groups with individuals served by the team
- Supporting/assisting individuals in daily decision making and resolution of minor problems
- Facilitating social opportunities in the community
- Fostering development of healthy relationships by encouraging participation in community activities
- Sharing personal story of recovery and resilience to instill hope.
- Participating in a first responder on-call system available to individuals served by the team and natural support network
Position Requirements:- Must be a Certified Peer Support Specialist in NC or PA
- 1 year experience working with individuals with behavioral health issues
- Valid driver's license, auto insurance and reliable transportation
- Why Should You Apply?
- Ability to help others and make a difference
- Ability to work as a valued member of a dedicated team, enabling people RHA supports to identify and achieve personal goals, experience, meaningful days, participate in the community, and live more independently.
- A great deal of on-the-job training provides the opportunity to grow in the field.
- Participating in the implementation of a new program to help those at risk to succeed in independent living and obtain stable housing
- Professional relationships and exposure to other specialties and programs in the community
Pre-employment screening:- Complete criminal background
- Name checked in the registries. (OIG exclusions database, Child Abuse Registry, and Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities)
- Drug testing
- Education verification and other credentialing based on position requirements.
- Proof of employment history or references (if required)
- Positions that require driving Proof of driver's license, driver's insurance, and vehicle, IF required for providing transportation for individuals.
We offer the following benefits to employees:- Payactiv: early access to the money you've earned from hours you've already worked, before payday!
- Employee perks and discount program: to help you save money!
- Paid Time Off (full-time employees only)
- Health/Insurance (full-time employees only)
- 401(k) retirement savings program
- Wellbeing Programs: Physical, Emotional and Financial
- Chronic Disease management programs for hypertension and diabetes (for qualifying employees)
- Training: Free CPR, first aid, and job-specific training opportunities
*contract/contingent workers and interns do not qualify for any of the above benefitsEEO Statement RHA is an equal opportunity employer. In addition, we provide reasonable accommodation to qualified employees who have protected disabilities to the extent required by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact our solutions center.
About RHA:At RHA Health Services, we help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental health and/or substance use needs live their best lives. Our mission is to provide a safe and healthy environment while creating opportunities for personal outcomes.For over 30 years, the people we serve and support have remained at the very center of everything we do. RHA currently provides services in North Carolina, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and New Jersey.If you are ready to make a difference in the lives of people we serve and support apply to join the team today.