Peer Support Specialist

Join Our Team as a Certified Peer Support Specialist in Missoula, MT!

Are you passionate about making a real impact in your community? We're looking for a dedicated Certified Peer Support Specialist to help guide individuals and groups toward better mental health and well-being. In this role, you'll use your lived experience to provide support, encouragement, and empowerment, helping clients take an active role in their recovery journey.

Key Qualifications:

• Certification as a Peer Support Specialist (or the opportunity to obtain certification through Winds of Change).
• Experience in supporting individuals with mental health challenges and dual diagnoses.
• Ability to connect with others through your personal experiences, fostering trust and motivation in those seeking help.

This is your chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others. Apply today for the Peer Support Specialist position in Missoula, MT, and help others navigate their recovery path with hope and strength!

$17.50 hourly

• Client Transportation: Provide transportation for clients to their appointments as needed.
• Group Facilitation: Facilitate recovery-based group activities to support client engagement and growth.
• Assessment: Evaluate and assess factors that may hinder clients' ability to live independently or integrate into the community.
• Communication Skills Development: Address and improve communication skills in individuals to enhance their interactions.
• Symptom Management: Implement effective skills and strategies to help clients manage their symptoms.
• Social Support Development: Assist individuals in developing and strengthening their social support systems.
• Skills Adaptation: Help clients adapt skills for various life domains, including home, work, education, leisure, and social activities.
• Crisis Intervention: Provide immediate crisis intervention when necessary to ensure client safety and well-being.
• Training Completion: Complete assigned training sessions, both in-person and through online learning programs.
• Documentation: Document daily activities and progress for each client accurately and promptly.
• Productivity Standards: Consistently meet established productivity standards.
• Shift Coverage: Cover shifts at group homes as needed, including day, evening, and overnight shifts.
• Meeting Participation: Schedule and attend required meetings to coordinate care and support for clients.
• Attendance: Maintain regular attendance to ensure continuity of care for clients.

• Age Requirement: Must be 18 years of age or older (state requirement for licensing).
• Driver's License & Insurance: Must possess a current driver's license, reliable transportation, and automobile insurance coverage.
• HIPAA Compliance: Adhere to HIPAA regulations and maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Certification: Must hold a valid Peer Support certification from the state.

Winds of Change is a mental health clinic dedicated to inspiring change, fostering hope, and promoting recovery. We strive to make a positive impact on the lives of individuals and communities we serve.

Compensation details: 17.5-17.5 Hourly Wage

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