Peer Support Specialist

AbbeHealth Services is a regional nonprofit organization dedicated to providing mental health and aging services that help individuals achieve their optimum levels of independence and success. Abbe Center for Community Mental Health is a subsidiary of AbbeHealth Services.

Are you in recovery from a mental illness? Are you passionate about helping others? The Abbe Center for Community Mental Health is seeking a full-time Peer Support Specialist for our outpatient mental health clinic's outreach team. Peer Support Specialists draw from their own experiences in recovery from mental illness to provide clients hope and support their recovery journey. This position will be working with adults, children and families in office, home, and community settings.

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We're proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you're in. Here are just a few:

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.

• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.

• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

• Is aware of department compliance requirements for federally funded healthcare programs (eg. Medicare and Medicaid) regarding fraud, waste and abuse. Brings any questions or concerns regarding compliance to the immediate attention of department or administrative staff.
• Purposefully conducts all aspects of the job in an ethical manner in support of the organization's commitment to ethical behavior in all areas of personal and professional activity.
• Welcomes people into services and encouraging them during times of stress and struggle.
• Assesses needs, gathering outcome data, and following up with clients related to care transitions.
• Supports clients in developing personalized health goals, discovering effective coping skills, accessing community resources, and coordinating care to help people feel the very best that they can.
• Effectively use technology such as computers, cell phones, and software.
• Documents interactions and other required reports in an electronic health record.
• Communicates to other team members and supervisors with positive attitude. Creative problem solving to "meet people where they are at".
• Demonstrates a positive cooperative attitude, flexibility, and a willingness to change to meet department goals.
• Performs additional duties as may be assigned to ensure complete service to all customers.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent.

Qualifications/Experience

Must be in recovery from mental illness and be willing to talk about that experience with clients, family, team members, etc. as a method to promote resiliency and recovery. Completion of 40-hour Peer Support training or ability to complete within first 6 months of hire. At least one year of human services experience serving people with mental illness preferred.