Top 8 Certified peer specialist Jobs in Wenatchee Wa

Peer Counselor - Diversion
Catholic Charities Serving Central Washington —Wenatchee, WA
- $22.26 - $27.56 an hour
- Full-time
- Spanish
- English
- Mid-level
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
Peer Counselor - Jail Services
Catholic Charities Serving Central Washington —Wenatchee, WA
- $22.26 - $27.56 an hour
- Full-time
- Spanish
- English
- Mid-level
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
Peer Bridger
Catholic Charities Serving Central Washington —Wenatchee, WA
- $22.26 - $27.56 an hour
- Extended hours
- Spanish
- Inpatient
- English
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
Peer Counselor - PACT
Catholic Charities Serving Central Washington —Wenatchee, WA
- $22.26 - $27.56 an hour
- Overnight shift
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
Peer Counselor - Youth Mobile Crisis
Catholic Charities Serving Central Washington —Wenatchee, WA
- $22.26 - $27.56 an hour
- Full-time
- Spanish
- HIPAA
- English
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
Peer Counselor - Housing Support Services
Catholic Charities Serving Central Washington —Wenatchee, WA
- $21 - $27 an hour
- Full-time
- Spanish
- English
- Mid-level
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
Peer Counselor - Mobile Crisis
Catholic Charities Serving Central Washington —Wenatchee, WA
- $22.26 - $27.56 an hour
- Full-time
- Spanish
- English
- High school diploma or GED
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
National Certified Peer Recovery Support Specialist (NCPRSS) Must have taken & passed NCPS Exam.
Top Priority Care Services, LLC —United States
- From $22 an hour
- Part-time
- Bilingual
- Background check
- Addiction Medicine
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National Certified Peer Recovery Support Specialist (NCPRSS) Must have taken & passed NCPS Exam.
Top Priority Care Services, LLC —United States
Facilitate group activities focused on behavioral health education, relapse prevention, and social skills development.
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Peer Counselor - Diversion

Catholic Charities Serving Central Washington -
Wenatchee, WA

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Job Details

Full-time
$22.26 - $27.56 an hour

Benefits

AD&D insurance
Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
403(b)
Life insurance
Prescription drug insurance

Qualifications

Passenger vehicle
High school diploma or GED
Driver's License

Full Job Description

Position Summary:

The Peer Counselor provides outreach, support, and coordination of services for individuals experiencing behavioral health challenges who may be at risk of incarceration, hospitalization, or involvement in the criminal court system. The goal of this position is to help stabilize behavioral health needs and divert individuals from incarceration or hospitalization into the least restrictive setting possible. The Peer Counselor supports clients by utilizing their own lived experience with recovery to engage individuals in services and assist them in navigating behavioral health, criminal justice, and community systems. Services may be provided in the community, jail settings, other healthcare agencies, in a client's home, or at a Catholic Charities clinic location depending on need.

Responsibilities:

Direct Support and Client Advocacy

Evaluate clients’ needs and collaborate with clients to develop a plan for their own care & recovery
Assist clients with identifying and accessing medical, dental, and behavioral health treatment as appropriate to each client’s needs and goals
Assist clients with obtaining and maintaining housing
Support clients to develop independent living skills such as budgeting, creating and sticking to a routine, paying bills, accessing food banks or grocery shopping, utilizing a calendar to make and track appointments, etc.
Attend scheduled court appearances with clients
Provide transportation to clients for appointments with other service providers
Share personal experiences with recovery and service navigation as appropriate to build trust with clients, using active listening skills and compassion to support clients in their recovery journey

Community Coordination and Collaboration

Respond in the community to law enforcement requests for diversion support and immediately engage the individual to offer resources and support
Assess the client for safety and de-escalate clients who are experiencing a crisis
Work with community partners to help coordinate services to meet clients’ needs
Facilitate communication between clients and service providers and advocate on clients’ behalf as appropriate
Review jail roster regularly for diversion referrals and active Trueblood Class Members

Documentation and Supervision

Maintain detailed, accurate records of services provided, client interactions, and diversion agreement compliance
Prepare and provide monthly progress reports for attorneys and prosecutors
Attend regular supervision meetings, team staffing’s, trainings, community events, and other meetings as instructed

Perform other duties as assigned

Job Requirements:

The following requirements are those that are normally required for performance of this position. Any disabled applicant or incumbent who does not meet or more of the physical requirements, but who can perform the essential function of the job (with or without reasonable accommodations) shall be deemed to meet these requirements.

Physical Requirements:

This position normally requires the physical demands of standing, walking, bending, lifting or performing other work requiring low physical exertion, talking and hearing on a regular basis to perform the job requirements. These physical demands are required up to 80% of the time. Position also requires ability to drive with adequate vision and skill.

Non-Physical Requirements:

Education

High School Diploma or GED required

Experience

Must be a self-identified consumer of mental health or substance use disorder treatment services in stable recovery for at least one year
Two years of experience providing peer services preferred

Special Skills

Possess and utilize effective verbal and written communication skills
Self-motivated with excellent time management skills
Ability to represent the agency in a professional manner within the community
Bilingual/biliterate in English & Spanish preferred

Licensure, Registration, Certification

Certified Peer Support Specialist or Certified Peer Support Specialist Trainee credential
Registered Agency Affiliated Counselor credential
Valid Washington State driver’s license and required minimum liability insurance by WA State
Must be deemed insurable as determined by Catholic Charities’ liability insurance provider

Employment is conditional upon:

Being cleared by criminal background check and fingerprinting when required

Work Schedule: Tuesday- Friday, 7:00am - 6:00pm, occasional on-call rotation
Wage Range: $22.26-$27.56 per hour, depending on education & experience
Benefits:

13 paid holidays, 12 days of vacation, 12 days of sick leave per year
Health insurance including medical & prescription coverage, with optional dental and vision insurance plans. Majority of premiums paid by Catholic Charities
Retirement 403(b) Plan: employee contributions commence upon employment; Catholic Charities contributes 2% of monthly income and matches up to 4% of employee contributions following 6 months of employment
Basic Life Insurance paid 100% by Catholic Charities
Flexible Spending Account eligibility following 6 months of employment
Education Assistance Program reimbursing up to $5,250 per year for approved continuing education after 6 months of employment
Additional voluntary insurances including supplemental life, accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D), critical illness, long term disability, accident, and ID theft
Employee Assistance Program includes 3 counseling sessions per year, legal consultations, financial coaching, and other wellbeing tools
Annual longevity awards begin at 5 years of employment

It is the practice of Catholic Charities to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, citizenship status, marital status, creed, genetic predisposition or carrier status, sexual orientation, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Applicants from underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged to apply. We gladly offer reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities to support participation in the hiring process and employment.

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Peer Counselor - Jail Services

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Peer Counselor - Youth Mobile Crisis

Peer Counselor - Housing Support Services

Peer Counselor - Mobile Crisis

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