Adult Crisis Center Peer Support Specialist

Counseling & Therapy Caldwell, Idaho Meridian, Idaho Fruitland, Idaho Middleton, Idaho Murphy, Idaho Marsing, Idaho Homedale, Idaho Weiser, Idaho Wilder, Idaho Parma, Idaho New Plymouth, Idaho Emmett, Idaho Star, Idaho Kuna, Idaho


Description

Position at Pathways of Idaho

   

    

Adult Crisis Center Crisis Peer Support Specialist   

Full Time $750 Hiring Bonus 

   

     

    

As part of the integrated treatment team with our Pathways Community Crisis Center of Southwestern Idaho, our Peer Support Specialists provide support to clients who are experiencing an acute mental health crisis.  By sharing your lived experience to help promote recovery and resiliency, this position encourages hope, wellness, and self-advocacy to clients within a crisis center setting.    

    

** If you are not Peer Support certified:   

Please visit the department Idaho Department of Health and Welfare website (link provided below) and read about the requirements to become peer support certified. If you meet the requirements and are interested in becoming certified please submit a cover letter along with your resume letting us know you are interested in becoming certified. We can provide a screening questioner and may be able to offer assistance with training costs if you are hired with the understanding that you will become certified.   (The link below can be copied and pasted into your browser search bar, it will take you to Idaho Department of Health and Welfare website where it has more information about the certification process)   

http://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/Medical/MentalHealth/PeerSpecialistsFamilySupportPartners/tabid/2935/Default.aspx    

    

Perks of this position:   

  • 3 day Full-time Schedule – open to other shift options.  Daytime, Swing, and overnight shifts available
  • $17-$18/hour
  • Overnight pay differential
  • Consistent Hours and pay
  • Stability and growth opportunities of working with a national agency

 What we’re looking for:   

  • Peer support certificate issued by the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare- If not certified, please see above**
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Ability to pass background checks, including Enhanced Fingerprinting with ID DHW.

What we offer:   

  • Full Time Employees:
    • Paid vacation days that increase with tenure
    • Separate sick leave that rolls over each year
    • Up to 10 Paid holidays*
    • Medical, Dental, Vision benefit plan options
    • Employee Assistance Program
    • Health, Dependent and Transportation Flexible Spending Accounts
    • Employee, Spouse and Dependent Basic and Optional Life Insurance
  • All Employees:
    • 401 K Plan
    • Mileage & Cell Phone Reimbursement (or company phone)
    • Pet Insurance
    • DailyPay- daily access to your earnings without waiting for payday!
    • SoFi at Work student loan refinancing
    • Next Steps Financial Wellness program webinars and tools
    • Company laptop and great IT support
    • Verizon discount
    • Dell discount
    • Perks at Pathways national discounts on travel, shopping, and entertainment
    • Training, Development and Continuing Education Credits for licensure requirements
    • Opportunities for advancement!  As we grow, you grow with us!

To Learn More About Us:   

Pathways @ http://www.pathways.com/mission-vision-and-values/    

Current openings @ https://www.pathways.com/working-at-pathways
Pathways is an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status or any other protected characteristic.
*- benefit availability may vary by State/County