Telecare Corporation

Peer Support Specialists provide consultation to the team to promote and reinforce Telecare's Recovery Culture as defined by the Telecare Recovery Centered Clinical System (RCCS), in which each member's point of view and preferences are recognized, understood, respected, and integrated into services and self-help programming.. Additionally, Peer Support Specialists respond to critical situations with high level engagement and de-escalation skills which support a least restrictive environment for individuals experiencing an emergency related to a mental health/addiction challenge.. Successful completion of Peer Support Training / Certified Peer Specialist or Peer Employment Training within one (1) year of hire.. Nine Paid Holidays & Shift differentials for hourly staff (6% for PM Shift, 10% for Overnight Shift).. Weekend Shift differentials for hourly staff (5% for Weekend AM Shift, 11% for Weekend PM Shift, 15% for Weekend Overnight Shift)

peer support specialist

We have over 300 Peer roles at Telecare. We value this lived experience and this is what we are trying to grow within the organization. We have a career ladder specific to our Peer Workforce. What You Will Do to Change Lives Peer Support Specialists engage, inspire, and facilitate meaningful conversations with members served that assist the person to explore, create, and meet their own recovery goals. Peer Support Specialists provide consultation to the team to promote and reinforce Telecare's Recovery Culture as defined by the Telecare Recovery Centered Clinical System (RCCS), in which each member's point of view and preferences are recognized, understood, respected, and integrated into services and self-help programming. Additionally, Peer Support Specialists respond to critical situations with high level engagement and de-escalation skills which support a least restrictive environment for individuals experiencing an emergency related to a mental health/addiction challenge. Shifts Available: Short Hour .4; AM 7:00 am - 3:30 pm; Sundays and Mondays Short Hour .4; SWING 11:00 am - 7:30 pm; Days vary as needed Short Hour .4; PM 3:00 pm - 11:30 pm; Friday and Saturday Short Hour .4; NOC 11:00 pm - 7:30 am; Friday and Sunday Short Hour .4; NOC 11:00 pm - 7::30 am; Monday and Tuesday Expected starting wage range is $16.00 - $17.37. Telecare applies geographic differentials to its pay ranges. The pay range assigned to this role will be based on the geographic location from which the role is performed. Starting pay is commensurate with relevant experience above the minimum requirements. What You Bring to the Table (Must Have) <ul> <li>High School Diploma or GED </li> <li>Successful completion of Peer Support Training / Certified Peer Specialist or Peer Employment Training within one (1) year of hire. </li> <li>Experience as a beneficiary of the Behavioral Health system of care </li> </ul>What's In It for You* <ul> <li>Paid Time Off: For Full Time Employee it is 16.7 days in your first year </li> <li>Nine Paid Holidays & Shift differentials for hourly staff (6% for PM Shift, 10% for Overnight Shift). Weekend Shift differentials for hourly staff (5% for Weekend AM Shift, 11% for Weekend PM Shift, 15% for Weekend Overnight Shift) </li> <li>Free CEUs, free Supervision for BBS Associate License, coaching, and mentorship </li> <li>Online University Tuition Discount and Company Scholarships </li> <li>Medical, Vision, Dental Insurance, 401K, Employee Stock Ownership Plan </li> <li>For more information visit: </li></ul> Join Our Compassionate Team Telecare's mission is to deliver excellent and effective behavioral health services that engage individuals in recovering their health, hopes, and dreams. Telecare continues to advance cultural diversity, humility, equity, and inclusion at all levels of our organization by hiring mental health peers, BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, veterans, and all belief systems. At the Desert Riverside Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU), we are here to help you find relief from distress and assist you in maintaining stability in your life. We believe recovery starts from within, and that our job is to do whatever it takes to help you cope with crisis and gain skills to deal with your challenges more effectively. Our 12-chair facility, serving up to 8 adults (aged 18 and above) and 4 adolescents (aged 13-17); has a multidisciplinary team of clinicians, psychiatric prescribers, nursing staff, and peer specialists who are all here to help you on your path. EOE AA M/F/V/Disability *May vary by location and position type Full Job Description will be provided if selected for an interview. Peer Employment, Peer Workforce If job posting references any sign-on bonus internal applicants and applicants employed with Telecare in the previous 12 months would not be eligible. jeid-8e5b507acc460e4a90c12bc14

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