Peer/Recovery Support Specialist

　　Posting Begin Date: 2024/01/18

　　Posting End Date: 2024/02/19

　　Category: Community Services

　　Sub Category: Human Services

　　Work Type: Full Time

　　Remote: Flexible Hybrid

　　Location: Multiple Locations, ID, United States

　　Minimum Salary: 12.00

　　Maximum Salary: 17.50

　　Pay Rate Type: Hourly

　　Description

　　DEDICATED TO STRENGTHENING THE HEALTH, SAFETY, AND INDEPENDENCE OF IDAHOANS

　　People Making a Difference!

　　*THIS ANNOUNCEMENT WILL BE OPEN UNTIL FILLED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE TO BE CONSIDERED.

　　If you are passionate about making a difference for Idaho families and would like to work in a team oriented, supportive work environment, please consider applying to work for us here at the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, Division of Behavioral Health. We are currently recruiting for a Limited Service Employment,Peer Support Worker,in either ourIdaho Falls or Rexburglocation.

　　Behavioral Health Peer Support Workers provide peer services and supports to the community in the region in which they work. The peer support worker will be under the umbrella of the regional behavioral health clinic and will report to the Behavioral Health Clinical Services Bureau Hub Program Manager (or supervisor designee). Peer Specialist work may include providing services to our ACT (Assertive Community Treatment) team, helping clients transition between levels of care (inpatient back to outpatient treatment), participation on mobile response teams, conducting community outreach, coordinating community services and resources to adults with SMI and/or to children with SED, helping participants in the community navigate through and connect people not in services to resources. Schedule is Monday-Friday, 8-5 with some flexibility with schedule is available. Teleworking arrangement may include hybrid office and telework options to be determined on an as needed basis to meet agency needs.

　　The Idaho Department of Health & Welfare is a drug-free workplace. Any applicant offered employment in this position at the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare will be required to pass a pre-employment drug test. Additionally, applicants will be required to pass a background investigation after a conditional offer of employment. If applicants are not able to pass a background investigation, a waiver process may be available.

　　This is a limited service position. Length of limited service appointments are determined by the availability of funds such as grants, alternative funding sources and/or timeframes such as pilot projects, alternative funding sources or program termination

　　BENEFITS:

　　BEST RETIREMENT AVAILABLE IN THE NATION

　　We have one of the Nation's best state retirement systems (https://www.persi.idaho.gov/members-1/) (PERSI) that offers a lifetime benefit.

　　OTHER EXCELLENT BENEFITS

　　excellent medical, dental and vision (https://ogi.idaho.gov/benefits-plans/) insurance- (full-time/30+ hours per week) employee only coverage for PPO $65/month for medical and vision & $11.80/month for dental

　　generous vacation and sick leave accrual beginning as soon as you start

　　11 paid holidays a year

　　paid parental leave

　　multiple savings plans, optional 401K, and optional 457

　　basic life insurance for employee and family (employee covered at one times annual salary; spouse covered at $10,000; child covered at $5,000)

　　wellness programs

　　ongoing training opportunities

　　an opportunity for student loan forgiveness (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service)

　　and more!

　　EXAMPLE OF DUTIES:

　　Targeted 1:1 assistance and support to participants.

　　Regular check ins with participants.

　　Connecting participants to community resources.

　　Provide peer support services in the community and in homes.

　　Connect with various community organizations and resources to provide additional support for participants that may be struggling due to post COVID impacts.

　　Plan, develop, and coordinate community resources and services for the SMI/SED populations.

　　Instruct clients in problem-solving, daily living, self-management, and connecting with community supports.

　　Monitor client goals, achievements and agreements; make progress notes.

　　Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings.

　　Guide clients in completing documents necessary to implement services; explain applicable laws, policies and procedures to clients.

　　MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

　　You must possess all the minimum qualifications below to pass the exam for this position. Please make sure your resume or work history supports your meeting the minimum qualifications for this position. Failure to do this may disqualify you from being considered for this position. It is highly recommended to attach a one-page cover letter to your application to demonstrate how you meet the requirements below.

　　MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

　　A valid driver's license.You may be required to drive to clients' homes and provide homemaking services and training for behaviorally, socially, physically, and/or mentally challenged clients.

　　Certified Peer Support Specialist in Idaho or ability to obtain within one year of appointment.For information regarding peer support certification in Idaho, please visit: http://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/Medical/MentalHealth/PeerSpecialistsFamilySupportPartners/tabid/2935/Default.aspx.

　　Certified Peer Recovery Coach in Idaho or ability to obtain certification within one year of appointment.For information regarding certification in Idaho, please visit: https://www.ibadcc.org/certification.

　　Certified Recovery Coach in Idaho or ability to obtain certification within one year of appointment.For information regarding certification in Idaho, please visit: https://www.ibadcc.org/certification.

　　Below is preferred experience. It is not required for the position but applicants with this experience may receive consideration over other applicants.

　　Good knowledge of: community resources; crisis response and interventions; coaching in self-care and personal wellness; negative psychological effects of COVID-19. Typically gained by 6 months of Peer Support experience or certification of Idaho Peer Recovery Coach training.

　　Experience using an electronic health record. Typically gained by 6 months of Peer Support experience or certification of Idaho Peer Recovery Coach training.

　　Experience with Microsoft programs such as Word and Outlook. Typically gained by 6 months of Peer Support experience or certification of Idaho Peer Recovery Coach training.

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　　*PLEASE NOTE: application assistance is not available after the business hours listed below, on the weekends, or on holidays and you must apply before 4:59 pm on the closing date. When applying, use CHROME as your browser to avoid complications.

　　If you have questions, please contact us at:

　　Email is the quickest way to get an answer to your questions.

　　(answered Monday through Friday during business hours MST)

　　EMAIL: [email protected]

　　PHONE: (208) 334-0681

　　EEO/ADA/Veteran:

　　The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

　　The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email[email protected].

　　Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.