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Health Solutions Peer Specialist in Pueblo, Colorado
Health Solutions is a premier wellness center focused on whole-person care. With over 400 employees in Southern Colorado, you would be joining a mighty team of support and administrative staff, case managers, clinicians, physicians, nurses, and others in our efforts to improve the health and wellbeing of our community.
We're hiring a full-time First Episode Psychosis (FEP) Peer Support Specialist, to join us at our Youth and Family Services facility at 1012 W. Abriendo, Pueblo, CO
What You'd Be Doing
FEP Peer Support Specialist works in partnership with clients and their families who are experiencing a first episode psychosis. The peer support specialist facilitates recovery discussions with clients, must be able to articulate personal goals for recovery and support and aid clients in identifying and creating goals. Assists in developing recovery plans with the skills, strengths, supports and resources to aid clients in achieving those goals. Assists in obtaining services that suit the client's recovery needs. Assists patients in setting up and sustaining self-help and other supportive community resources. Teaches and role models the value of every individual's recovery experience. Models effective coping techniques and self-help strategies. Assists clients in developing empowerment skills and combatting stigma through self-advocacy.
The Peer Support Specialist, works under the direction of the FEP Team Lead and supervisory designee to
Communicate with individuals experiencing first episode psychosis; Support clients by offering them information and hope; Reassure clients through active listening and consultation; Locate resources and make referrals to community partners; Transport clients as needed; Perform light housekeeping duties; and Physical requirements include the following:
Requires standing, sitting and walking for prolonged periods of time Occasionally lifts and carries items up to 15 pounds Requires working under stress in emergency situations Requires occasional driving, at times in adverse weather conditions Requires frequent operation of a computer
What You'll Like About Us
Competitive pay. $17.45-$21.21/hour depending on degree Generous benefits package. For most positions, includes paid holidays, generous PTO, Subsidized YMCA membership, tuition reimbursement, retirement 403(b), and FSA Insurance: Medical, Dental, and Vision, with low deductibles. Also, Wellness benefits program available. EAP, Teladoc, LifeLock, Direct Path, Life and AD&D Additional Insurance: FSA, Voluntary Life, Allstate Voluntary benefits, and pet insurance Childcare Flexible schedule Employee recognition and celebrations Warm and friendly work environment in which staff respect and learn from one another Meaningful work with opportunities to serve our neighbors in Pueblo Qualifications What We're Looking For The Must-Haves
High school diploma or GED equivalent Personal knowledge of and experience with behavioral health setting with clients experiencing psychosis Valid Colorado driver license and access to reliable transportation during work hours
What We'd Like to See in You The Nice-to-Haves
Spanish language skills
Health Solutions expects all staff to
Adapt to change in the workplace and use change as an opportunity for innovation and creativity; Take ownership of problems, brainstorm resolutions, use sound judgment in selecting solutions to problems, and then demonstrate consistent follow through Possess the job knowledge and skills to perform the fundamental job functions, and willingly assume greater responsibility over time regarding the scope of work; Inspire and model collaborative teamwork; and Demonstrate accommodation, politeness, helpfulness, trust building, appropriate boundaries, and flexibility in customer service.
Closing date: 08/01/2024 EOE M/F