Gandara Mental Health Center, Inc.
Peer Support Specialist - Worcester
Gandara Mental Health Center, Inc., Worcester, Massachusetts, United States, 01603
Job Description
Job Description
Peer Support Specialist Worcester, MA. Support and Stabilization (S&S) provides services to families that receives support from the Department of Children and Families (DCF), with the intent of strengthen parenting capacity, improvement of family dynamics, ensure children safety, prevent out-of-home placement and assist for a successful reunification process. FSS assists families learning and getting connected to appropriate community services, including mental health and substance use programs for all members of the family. S&S has two models that requires a Peer Support Specialist to work on prevention of child
maltreatment/neglect,
to promote family functioning, and support the individual’s recovery journey from substance use when needed. The Peer Support Specialist must possess lived experience, which allows developing a unique and effective relationship with the caregiver. The Peer Support Specialist will Promote a balance between the lived experience and caregiver’s needs Use a humility approach, recognizing similar experiences will not mean experiences are identical Be able to set professional boundaries, defining role and clarifying both the benefits and limits of the relationship. Have the ability to nurture hole and positive changes Understand the importance of self-care, and how staff burnout can affect the service provided. Qualifications: Embrace and work in a culturally and linguistically diverse recovery community Support all paths to recovery and have a minimum of 2 years of solid recovery or have lived experience as an individual affected by substance abuse in the family Have a comprehensive understanding of substance addiction and recovery Communicate effectively orally and in writing Have a valid driver’s license and own a vehicle Have strong interpersonal boundaries Have better than average experience using a computer and required software Have experience and knowledge of Cape Cod and The Islands community, its organizations and service providers Travel Requirements:
Statewide travel is required for meetings, trainings and conferences. Occasionally there may be trips to other New England states for annual conferences or trainings. Supervised by Recovery Support Center Director Benefits: Retirement Plan 403(b) Health Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance Paid vacations Paid holidays & 8 discretionary days a year. The Gandara Mental Health Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Job Description
Peer Support Specialist Worcester, MA. Support and Stabilization (S&S) provides services to families that receives support from the Department of Children and Families (DCF), with the intent of strengthen parenting capacity, improvement of family dynamics, ensure children safety, prevent out-of-home placement and assist for a successful reunification process. FSS assists families learning and getting connected to appropriate community services, including mental health and substance use programs for all members of the family. S&S has two models that requires a Peer Support Specialist to work on prevention of child
maltreatment/neglect,
to promote family functioning, and support the individual’s recovery journey from substance use when needed. The Peer Support Specialist must possess lived experience, which allows developing a unique and effective relationship with the caregiver. The Peer Support Specialist will Promote a balance between the lived experience and caregiver’s needs Use a humility approach, recognizing similar experiences will not mean experiences are identical Be able to set professional boundaries, defining role and clarifying both the benefits and limits of the relationship. Have the ability to nurture hole and positive changes Understand the importance of self-care, and how staff burnout can affect the service provided. Qualifications: Embrace and work in a culturally and linguistically diverse recovery community Support all paths to recovery and have a minimum of 2 years of solid recovery or have lived experience as an individual affected by substance abuse in the family Have a comprehensive understanding of substance addiction and recovery Communicate effectively orally and in writing Have a valid driver’s license and own a vehicle Have strong interpersonal boundaries Have better than average experience using a computer and required software Have experience and knowledge of Cape Cod and The Islands community, its organizations and service providers Travel Requirements:
Statewide travel is required for meetings, trainings and conferences. Occasionally there may be trips to other New England states for annual conferences or trainings. Supervised by Recovery Support Center Director Benefits: Retirement Plan 403(b) Health Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance Paid vacations Paid holidays & 8 discretionary days a year. The Gandara Mental Health Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.