Peer Specialist - CBHC

Behavioral Health ServicesMilford, MAID: 12122-709Full-Time/RegularRiverside Community CareLove what you do! Certified Peer Specialist - CBHC*Lived experience required*The Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) is an integral member of the Adult Clinical Teams, providing strength-based, peer-to-peer education, coaching, modeling, guidance and support to persons served. Peer Specialists provide specialized expertise based on sharing their own lived experience of mental health challenges with purpose and intent to inspire hope and motivation in a Person served who is struggling with similar concerns. Peer Specialists will guide persons served through their treatment process providing outreach, peer support and advocacy, all in accordance to the client’s individual behavioral healthcare plan. Working in coordination with the interdisciplinary team, the Peer Specialists will use their recovery experience as a positive model for the individual’s process.In This Vital Role, The CPS WillSupport Person served to communicate effectively and foster their communication with family, friends, allies/natural supports, providers, and others.Closely collaborate with the treatment team and other external supports to ensure that the person served’s vision and goals guide treatment decisions; focus on aspirational life goals (e.g. education, employment, healthy relationships, and independence); and support person served in building the skills they needPromote self-care through modeling healthy habits and sharing and identifying resources and strategies that can be helpful to Person servedParticipate in behavior management, limit setting and crisis intervention as neededSchedule: Full Time, 40 hoursPay Rate$22.27/hour uncertified$23.27/hour with CPS certification.$24.27/hour with CARC certificationWhy You'll Love RiversideWe make a true difference in people’s lives through rewarding work. Most of our jobs come with great benefits – including healthcare, numerous professional development opportunities, and generous time off - all in a respectful and inclusive environment, perhaps why Riverside was named a Boston Globe Top Workplace and a best-in-state employer by Forbes.Benefits IncludeComprehensive, high-quality health, dental, and vision insurance optionsFlexible Spending Accounts – both medical and dependent careEleven paid holidaysSeparate accruals for vacation (increases with tenure), personal, and sick timeTax-deferred 403(b) retirement savings plan with employer matchEmployee Assistance Plan / Travel Assistance PlanEmployee bonus for referrals resulting in hiringDiscounts to movie theaters, sporting, and entertainment eventsEmployee YMCA discount: 10% off a YMCA monthly membership and 50% off the joiner’s feeLearn More About Our Benefits And CultureOur BenefitsOur CultureHear what employees think about working for Riverside!Required SkillsBasic computer skills (Microsoft Office) requiredValid driver’s license and regular access to a reliable vehicle requiredRequired ExperienceAt least 3 years of lived experience with and recovering from mental health needs, substance use, and/or traumatic life concerns which caused challenge in one or more areas of life required.High School Degree/GED required; Bachelors preferredOne year experience working with target population in CPS or closely similar role requiredPeer Specialist certification strongly preferred at hire, but must successfully complete coursework and exam no later than 1 year from hireRiverside Community Care is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and inclusive organization committed to working in a multicultural environment and strongly encourages applications from culturally diverse applicants. We provide equal opportunity for all persons seeking employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic as established by law.