Senior Peer Support Specialist - The Woods Center for Wellbeing - Creative Wellness

Description

The Senior Peer Support Specialist provides recovery-oriented support to through delivery of individual and group peer support, in a creative setting.  In addition, the Senior Peer Support Specialist assists the Program Director with mentoring new and existing staff and in carrying out day-to-day operations of the department. 

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Requirements

• Associate degree in a Human Service-related field or experience equivalent. 
• Minimum of two years’ experience providing peer/youth/family support services. 
• Demonstrated experience in a diverse range of creative arts. 
• Experience facilitating groups, classes and workshops. 
• Experience and knowledge of the public mental health system. 
• Must have obtained either a provisional peer certification (and obtain permanent certification within one year of hire) or have peer certification as required by the department for which they will work (adult/youth/family). Certification must be maintained throughout employment. 

• Ability to operate various office equipment including computer, printer, telephone, copier, scanner, and calculator.
• Computer Software: Microsoft Office to include Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel. Experience with Paylocity payroll system preferred. 

• Excellent communication skills including verbal and written communication. 
• Skill in planning and scheduling to establish deadlines and ensure the timely completion of several independent tasks and short-term projects. 
• Strong organizational skills including the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to analyze and solve complex problems. 
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality. 
• Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports. 
• Ability to respond to questions from staff and program participants.
• Individuals must demonstrate sensitivity, respect, and competency with diverse cultural backgrounds, social identities and practices of community members and be willing to participate in anti-racism focused diversity training to increase skills in this area.

• The standard work week is 35 hours. Monday - Friday between 9 am and 5 pm. Flexibility may be required on occasion. 
• This work cannot be performed from home or in hybrid format.