Veteran Peer Specialist Job at Jefferson Center for Mental Health
Overview:
Responsibilities:
Note: Employees are held accountable for all duties of this job. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with the job. Qualifications:
Benefits Include:
Important Announcements:
**BONUS OPPORTUNITY ELIGIBLE**
At Jefferson Center, it is our policy and our mission to be inclusive and mindful of the diversity of everyone who comes through our doors. We are passionate about building a community where mental health matters and equitable care is accessible to all races, ethnicities, abilities, socioeconomic statuses, ages, sexual orientations, gender expressions, religions, cultures, and languages.
Jefferson Center is seeking a talented Peer Specialist (see definition below) who is looking to inspire hope, improve lives and strengthen our community by providing mental health services to the Military & Veteran community. Under the CCBHC Grant and within Veteran and Military Family Services, this position will provide peer support for Veterans, regardless of payor or income.
Our definition of a ‘
Peer’ is someone who has been a consumer of mental health (including substance use) services and the ‘
Specialist’ refers to one’s ability to support recovery in the people we work with through building connections, encouraging hope, and moving toward a better life.
*Please note this is a grant funded position with an anticipated start date of 10/8/2022*
Essential Duties:
- Support veterans and active military individuals through their recovery journey by learning together, building positive relationships, and moving towards the future
- Demonstrates ways to become empowered and self-responsible.
- Resource acquisition including assisting consumers with application for benefits and basic needs such as housing, food, clothing, medical, dental care, legal, vocational, psychiatric services, etc.
- Co-facilitates groups using Recovery-based practice guidelines
- Identify risk factors including lethality and/or decompensation.
- Coordinate an appropriate and timely handoff to facilitate intervention by clinical staff or the emergency team.
- Coordinates with internal and external providers to assist consumers in reaching their goals
- Promotes consumer engagement in appropriate services and supports
- Provide self-help recovery services (MyStrength, WRAP, Pathways to Recovery)
- Use good personal and professional judgement in all internal and external interactions
Note: Employees are held accountable for all duties of this job. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with the job.
Qualifications
- High School degree or equivalency, BA in a related field preferred
- Knowledge of recovery-based concepts.
- Good communication skills.
- Good organization skills.
- Personal resilience, and willingness for continued learning
- Personal experience and history as a veteran & Consumer of Mental Health Services.
- Basic computer skills
- Exhibits enthusiasm, respect, adaptability, flexibility, and spirit of cooperation in the work environment
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Grade 49 – Below Bachelor’s
- $35,500 to $45,200*
- Salary is determined based on years of total relevant experience
- Salary is based on 1.0 FTE (full time equivalent) or 40 hours per week. Less than 40 hours/week will be prorated and adjusted to the appropriate FTE.
Grade 50- Bachelor’s Degree
- $38,100 to $48,600*
- Salary is determined based on years of total relevant experience
- Salary is based on 1.0 FTE (full time equivalent) or 40 hours per week. Less than 40 hours/week will be prorated and adjusted to the appropriate FTE.
**BONUS OPPORTUNITY!! $1,000 bonus paid out on one month anniversary. ** Based on full time (40 hours/week). Prorate if less than 40 hours/week. Must work a minimum of 20 hours/week to be eligible for bonus.
Benefits Include:
- Flexible work schedule and remote work options (Jefferson Center will offer relocation assistance, up to $1,500, to out of state candidates willing to relocate to Colorado. Please contact Recruiting for more information)
- Medical (Kaiser or Cigna), Delta Dental, and EyeMed Vision insurance plans
- Life, LTD/STD, and malpractice insurance paid by Jefferson Center
- 401(k) plan with matching employer contribution and 403(b) option
- 15% Wellness Discount on medical insurance plans for participating employees
- 1 Paid Wellness Hour per week (based on FTE)
- Health Insurance Reimbursement up to $125 per month
- Generous Paid Time Off plus 13 paid holidays per year
- Employees with 1 year of service are eligible for Supplemental Parental Leave up to 60 hours (based on FTE)
- Extended Paid Bereavement Leave up to 20 days
- Trauma Informed Care Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement after one year of employment
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness and Colorado Health Services Corps loan repayment plan options for participating employees.
COVID-19 Vaccination or an approved medical or religious exemption is required for employment with Jefferson Center for Mental Health. Newly hired employees must be fully vaccinated (Received final dose of an authorized COVID-19 vaccine regimen) and provide proof, or have an approved medical or religious exemption, prior to their first day of employment. Information on how to request an exemption will be provided at the time of offer.
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