CERTIFIED PEER SPECIALIST
Health & Education Services, Inc.'s Emergency Services programs in Lowell, Lawrence, and North Essex are seeking Certified Peer Specialists.
This position works as part of the Emergency Services Program staff to provide a safe and welcoming environment for the client presenting for mental health crisis evaluation in the ED, clinic, or during mobile evaluations.
Qualified candidates will:
- Have personal knowledge of mental illness via their own lived experience with recovery, and have--or willing to obtain within 6 months of employment--Certification as a Peer Specialist.
- Demonstrate good boundaries regarding confidentiality and personal relationships, while at the same time be able to share personal knowledge about recovering from mental illness.
- Demonstrate strong knowledge and skills regarding the recovery process.
- Demonstrate the ability to evaluate what is needed by each individual and adjust approach accordingly.
- Have in-depth knowledge of local resources.
Duties:
- Provide a welcoming environment for the client while in the Community Based Clinic or ED.
- Provide comfort items as needed (i.e. food, encouragement, support, activities) while waiting.
- Work collaboratively with the ESP evaluator and assist in arranging services to which the individual is being referred.
- Insure that the client understands what is happening during the evaluation process and assist with communication.
- Share skills learned that have been useful in managing stress in the community.
Qualified candidate, please send your resume with cover letter to: J. Petras, HES,41 Mason St., Unit #3 Salem, MA 01830, fax 978-745-1856, or e-mail jpetras@hes-inc.org