{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"b8a4e4890f7eff19fbf05dad","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/b8a4e4890f7eff19fbf05dad","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/b8a4e4890f7eff19fbf05dad","title":"Peer Support","description":"Applicant Notice:\nThe following pre-employment procedures will be conducted upon acceptance of a contingent offer of employment:\n\nCriminal background check\n\nValid Driver’s license/State ID\n\nVerification of vehicle insurance\n\nVerification of academic credentials, (if applicable)\nApplication Process\nDownload the Employment Application (PDF): Handz-On, Inc.\nFill out the application and digitally sign and date it.\nSave the file\nCreate a new email and attach the saved application you filled out.\nSend the email to: thricia@handzon.org as an attachment\n\nPeer Support\nJob Summary:\nPeer Support is an ongoing service and supports designed to assist participants to acquire, maintain or improve the skills necessary to live in a community setting. This service provides supports necessary for the participant to develop the skills that enable them to become more independent, integrated into, and productive in their communities. Peer Support includes face to face interactions that are designed to promote ongoing engagement of persons covered under the waiver in addressing residual problems resulting from psychiatric and substance use disorders, and promoting the individuals strengths and abilities to continue improving development of natural supports, and maintenance of community living skills. Duties include but are not limited to: Assistance in daily management, social and emotional support, linkages to clinical and community resources, ongoing support keeping clients engaged by providing, flexible and continual long-term follow-up. This service enables the participant to retain or improve skills related to personal finance, health, shopping, and use of community resources, community safety, and other adaptive skills needed to live in the community.\nESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: include the following. Other duties may be assigned.\nBe at least 18 years of age\nBilingual Spanish speaking a plus\nHave a minimum of a one year’s experience providing services to individuals with brain injuries/Mental Health/Addiction Recovery in the community.\nDemonstrate ability to function as a member of an interdisciplinary team.\nHave documented experience implementing cognitive/behavioral interventions developed by a clinician and utilized in community settings.\nCOMPETENCIES: All HOI positions are expected to demonstrate competency in the areas of 1) Confidentiality; 2) the Recovery Model; 3) Cultural Sensitivity; and 4) Age-appropriate Communications by utilizing the training and evaluation tools available online within the probationary period.\nQUALITIES NECESSARY:\nTo perform the job successfully, an individual should possess the following qualities:\n1) Problem Solving\nIdentifies and resolves problems in a timely manner\nDevelops alternative solutions\nWorks well in group problem solving\nUses reason even when dealing with emotional topics\n2) Interpersonal\nFocuses on solving conflict, not blaming\nKeeps emotions under control\nRemains open to others’ ideas and tries new things\n3) Oral Communication\nSpeaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations\nListens and gets clarification\nResponds well to questions\nParticipates in meetings\n4) Teamwork\nBalances team and individual responsibilities\nExhibits objectivity and openness to others’ views\nGives and welcomes feedback\nContributes to building a positive team spirit\nSupports everyone’s efforts to succeed\n5) Ethics\nTreats people with respect\nKeeps commitments\nInspires the trust of others\nWorks with integrity and ethics\nUpholds organizational values\n6) Organizational Support\nFollows policies and procedures\nCompletes administrative tasks correctly and on-time\nSupports organizational goals and values\n7) Adaptability\nAdapts to change in the work environment\nManages competing demands\nChanges approach or method to best fit the situation\nAble to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events\n8) Attendance / Punctuality\nIs consistently at work and on time\nEnsures work responsibilities are covered when absent\nArrives at meetings and appointments on time\nQUALITIES NECESSARY (continued) from page 2:\n9) Dependability\nFollows instructions, responds to management direction\nTakes responsibility for own actions\nKeeps commitments\nCompletes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternative plan\nOSHA CATEGORY:\nThis position may perform tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues.\nPay: $16.50 per hour","company":"Handzon","rawCompany":"handzon","city":"Ludlow","state":"MA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-08T13:01:00.260Z","occupations":[{"code":"21-1093.00","title":"Social and Human Service Assistants","slug":"social-and-human-service-assistants"},{"code":"21-1099.00","title":"Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other","slug":"community-and-social-service-specialists-all-other"},{"code":"21-1023.00","title":"Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers","slug":"mental-health-and-substance-abuse-social-workers"}],"industries":[{"code":"624190","title":"Other Individual and Family Services","slug":"other-individual-and-family-services"},{"code":"621420","title":"Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers","slug":"outpatient-mental-health-and-substance-abuse-centers"},{"code":"624110","title":"Child and Youth Services","slug":"child-and-youth-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Peer Support","description":"Applicant Notice:\nThe following pre-employment procedures will be conducted upon acceptance of a contingent offer of employment:\n\nCriminal background check\n\nValid Driver’s license/State ID\n\nVerification of vehicle insurance\n\nVerification of academic credentials, (if applicable)\nApplication Process\nDownload the Employment Application (PDF): Handz-On, Inc.\nFill out the application and digitally sign and date it.\nSave the file\nCreate a new email and attach the saved application you filled out.\nSend the email to: thricia@handzon.org as an attachment\n\nPeer Support\nJob Summary:\nPeer Support is an ongoing service and supports designed to assist participants to acquire, maintain or improve the skills necessary to live in a community setting. 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