Certified Family Peer Specialist
Job Type
Part-time
Description
Job Highlights
Job Summary & Deliverables
We provide a range of outpatient mental health and substance use services for adults and children in Tooele County via in-clinic and telehealth. Family Peer Support Specialists mission is to help parents and/or primary caregivers with children experiencing mental health and/or substance abuse challenges which are resulting in trouble at school, with the law and/or that put the child at risk of out of home placement. Family Peer Support Specialists act as family peer support for families and offer a unique perspective, having utilized the mental health system either themselves or for a family member. Services and support include information to access community resources and local support groups and are provided at no cost to the families.
Essential Functions
PTL Benefits Benefit Highlights -
Requirements
Salary Description
Range Min $17/hr calculated based on experienceEstimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Part-time
Description
Job Highlights
- $2000 Retention sign on bonus
- Shift:
Part time Mon-Fri 2PM-7PM; with occasional Saturdays - Unit:
Tooele - CERTIFICATION REQUIRED
Job Summary & Deliverables
We provide a range of outpatient mental health and substance use services for adults and children in Tooele County via in-clinic and telehealth. Family Peer Support Specialists mission is to help parents and/or primary caregivers with children experiencing mental health and/or substance abuse challenges which are resulting in trouble at school, with the law and/or that put the child at risk of out of home placement. Family Peer Support Specialists act as family peer support for families and offer a unique perspective, having utilized the mental health system either themselves or for a family member. Services and support include information to access community resources and local support groups and are provided at no cost to the families.
Essential Functions
- A Family Peer Support Specialist must have a broad base of experience with life circumstances and possess a diverse view of what families need to have better lives.
- The ideal family facilitator understands the role of support in helping families with complex needs. Support means not taking over, but providing short term assistance that builds independence of the family.
- A family facilitator has excellent interpersonal boundaries and knows when to and when not to provide support to a family.
- The ideal facilitator is able to work collaborative with a team of family members and professionals who develop and carry out individualized plans
- The ideal facilitator is able to work collaborative with a team of family members and professionals who develop and carry out individualized plans
PTL Benefits Benefit Highlights -
- 401k Plan eligibility after 90 days, with a 100% company match on up to 5% of your income
- Employee Assistance Programs for mental health needs
- Education Assistance and Professional Development programs that include New Licensure Reimbursement, Specialized Training and Conferences, Student Loan Programs, and Continuing Education Reimbursement for Licensed Professionals
Requirements
- Certified Family Peer Support Specialist certification (required to start)
- High School diploma or equivalent
Salary Description
Range Min $17/hr calculated based on experienceEstimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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