Peer Support Specialist

$16.00 - $17.50 hourly
  • Goodwill Industries of Greater NE
  • Grand Island, NE, USA
  • Sep 12, 2024
Full time Other Behavioral Health Positions

Job Description

Are you looking for a job that’s meaningful, fun, impactful, & rewarding? Look no further than Goodwill! We are hiring for a full-time Peer Support Specialist within the Grand Island Behavioral Health Team.

Peer support specialists are individuals who are living successfully with a mental illness and are in a position where they are able to advocate, support, and share life experiences to other individuals to promote hope and recovery.

IN THIS ROLE YOU WOULD:

· Provide psycho-education classes and support groups.

· Safely provide transportation to and from Day Services on a regular basis.

· Work effectively within the Day Services as an active team member with positive and supportive teamwork.

Job Requirements

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE:

· High School Diploma and expected to complete DHHS Peer Support Certification within 6 months of hire date.

· Personal experience with recovery and willing to share recovery specialist with others.

· Must have good driving record, valid Nebraska driver’s license, and/or required level of personal auto insurance.

Loan Forgiveness?

No

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