Consejo Counseling and Referral Service is looking to hire a full-time Peer Recovery Specialist for our Tacoma, WA location.

We offer Relocation Assistance, Sign on Bonus and exceptional benefits, including medical, dental, vision, a 401(k), vacation time, sick time, paid holidays, personal days, life insurance, AD&D, training funds, and your birthday off.

Summary of Job Description:

Provide support to reduce isolation, promote self-empowerment, enhance quality of life and serve the needs of consumers and their families through peer support, advocacy, education and outreach. Ensure services are provided in a holistic and culturally sensitive process, which promote the dignity, respect, safety and maximum optimal functioning of the individual. Provide a living example of hope for others with mental illnesses. Act as a role model of recovery for the consumer.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Provide peer support to consumers and their affected family members; facilitating support groups, focus groups, recovery training and events. Provide mentoring to consumers to assist them to navigate the mental health systems and help the consumer build natural and family support.
- Encourage consumers in developing coping skills and build and maintain community living skills as well as assess community resources.
- Support consumers to find and retain employment, education, volunteer work and meaningful activities that promote purpose and structure in the community.
- Work as part of a team alongside with the mental health therapists and clinical staff.
- Responsible for coordinating peer support services for our consumers that better meet their needs.
- Protect consumer confidentiality.
- Provide a welcoming, calm, courteous presence in the office and on the phones.
- Visit consumers in the home, school, community, hospital or as prearranged with the supervisor.
- Meet regularly with the Program Manager to assess and adjust program strategies.
- Help consumers to identify their strengths, recognize successes, and to build hope.
- Mentor consumers to build self-advocacy skills and explore networking through existing advisory groups.
- Mentor consumers to build natural supports
- Complete required documentation on a timely manner.
- Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

- High School diploma or equivalent.
- Knowledge in the basic concepts of peer support including an understanding of the 10 fundamental Components of Recovery.
- Personal experience with the mental health system provided in King County.
- Certified Peer Counselor who completed a specialized training provided or contracted by the Washington State Mental Health Division (MHD) Preferred.
- Willingness to learn new skills as needed.
- Knowledge and understanding of bicultural issues and needs.
- Ability to tell their own recovery and resiliency story in ways that are culturally relevant to the mental health consumer(s).
- Registered with the Washington State Department of Health as an agency affiliated counselor.
- Experience with peer counseling, health education and/or public speaking preferred.
- Proficient in speaking, reading, and writing both English and Spanish preferred.
- Valid driver's license, acceptable driving record, and reliable transportation with insurance.

WORK SCHEDULE

This full-time therapy position works a typical schedule of 8 AM - 5 PM, Monday to Friday.

SALARY

$23.00 - $27.00 hourly pay with an Agency Affiliation Registration license. Pay will depend on experience, qualifications, and credentials.

Would you be ready to join our team?

We understand that your time is valuable, so we have designed a quick and easy application process. If you are a good fit for this position, we encourage you to complete our mobile-friendly application. We are excited to meet you and discuss how you can contribute to our team!

Consejo Counseling and Referral Service is an E-Verify and Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.