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Radias Health

Certified Peer Specialist - ACT

Oakdale, MN · On-site

$59K - $65K/yr

The Peer Specialist guides people in identifying and working towards recovery goals, promoting ... Help non-mental health consumer team members, and others as appropriate, to better understand and ...

Radias Health

Certified Peer Specialist - ACT

Oakdale, MN · On-site

$59K - $65K/yr

The Peer Specialist guides people in identifying and working towards recovery goals, promoting ... Help non-mental health consumer team members, and others as appropriate, to better understand and ...

AVIVO

Peer Recovery Specialist, 245G

Minneapolis, MN · On-site

$24.84 - $31.05/hr

The Peer Recovery Specialist will assist with program support, connecting participants to recovery activities in the community, transportation of participants, helping participants get their basic ...

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How to get a peer helper job?

To get a peer helper job, typically you need to be a student or community member with good communication skills and a willingness to assist others. Applications often require submitting a form or resume, and some positions may involve training or certification in areas like conflict resolution or mental health awareness. Volunteering or participating in related programs can also improve your chances of being selected.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a peer helper?

To thrive as a Peer Helper, you generally need strong interpersonal skills, active listening abilities, and a background or training in peer support or counseling. Familiarity with communication platforms, crisis intervention protocols, and sometimes basic certifications in mental health first aid or peer support are valuable. Empathy, non-judgmental attitude, and the ability to maintain confidentiality make someone stand out in this role. These skills are essential for building trust, providing effective support, and fostering a safe and supportive environment for peers.

What is the difference between Peer Helper vs Peer Counselor?

AspectPeer HelperPeer Counselor
CredentialsOften requires training or certification programs, no formal degree neededTypically requires specialized training, certification, or a degree in counseling or psychology
Work EnvironmentSchool settings, community programs, peer support groupsSchool counseling offices, mental health clinics, community centers
Employer & IndustryEducational institutions, youth programs, non-profitsSchools, mental health organizations, healthcare providers
Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding basic peer support roles, entry-level positionsSeeking professional counseling roles, advanced peer support positions

Peer Helpers typically provide basic peer support and guidance in educational or community settings, often with minimal formal training. Peer Counselors usually have specialized training or certification and offer more in-depth emotional support or counseling. Both roles focus on peer assistance but differ in scope, training, and responsibilities.

What is a peer helper?

Peer Helpers are individuals, often students or trained volunteers, who provide support, guidance, and assistance to their peers in various settings such as schools, universities, or community organizations. They are trained to listen, offer advice, and help connect others to appropriate resources when needed. Peer Helpers play a crucial role in fostering a supportive environment and can assist with issues ranging from academic stress to personal challenges. Their goal is to promote well-being and encourage positive mental health among their peers.

What does a peer helper do?

Peer Helpers usually provide emotional support, guidance, and practical information to their peers, often acting as a bridge to professional resources when needed. They may facilitate group discussions, listen to concerns, and help create a supportive environment within schools or organizations. Common challenges include maintaining boundaries, managing confidentiality, and balancing peer helping responsibilities with personal commitments. Effective communication and empathy are crucial, and ongoing training or supervision is often provided to help Peer Helpers navigate these situations.

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Certified Peer Specialist - IRTS

Radias Health

Maplewood, MN

$27.48/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 24 days ago

Job description

Pay: $27.48 per hour

RADIAS Health is seeking a Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) to join our Community Foundation Intensive Residential Treatment Service (IRTS), located in Maplewood, Minnesota. The Community Foundation IRTS facility provides intensive mental health and integrated substance use disorder treatment for 16 clients for approximately 90 days.

This Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) functions as an integral part of a treatment team and provides peer support to clients who are served in the IRTS program to promote socialization, recovery, self-sufficiency, self-advocacy and other skillsets. In this role, you will serve as an advocate and liaison for and on behalf of client rights and benefits and provides expertise and consultation from a mental health consumer perspective to the entire team.

Hours:

  • Tuesday - Saturday 10:00 am - 6:00 pm, 40 hours per week

*This role works onsite at the Community Foundations IRTS, located in Maplewood, MN*

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Provide peer support to validate clients' experiences. 
  • Complete all paperwork, reports, and charting contemporaneously and in an organized manner.
  • Have a strong dedication to recovery.
  • Provide guidance and encouragement to clients to actively participate in their own recovery through individual and group experiences.
  • Serve as a mentor to clients to promote hope and empowerment. 
  • Help IRTS team members to better understand and empathize with each client's unique experience and perception.
  • Collaborate with the IRTS staff to promote a team culture in which client self-determination, client decision-making in treatment planning, and protection of client rights are supported. 
  • Promote personal growth and development with mental health and substance abuse issues.
  • Assist, teach, and support clients with activities of daily living, vocational skills, accessing housing, maintaining financial supports, and utilizing buses and other transportation in the community.
  • Provide side-by-side support, coaching and encouragement to help clients socialize and carry out leisure time activities on evenings, weekends, and holidays.  Organize and lead individual and group social and recreational activities and provide opportunities to practice social skills.
  • Participate actively in on-going professional growth and development; maintain appropriate professional behavior and participate in appropriate supervision.
  • Must be able to transport clients in the community.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Must have a primary diagnosis of mental illness, be a current or former consumer of mental health services, must demonstrate leadership and advocacy skills and a strong dedication to recovery.
  • Must be at least 21 years of age.
  • DHS Certified Peer Specialist.(This is not the same as the Certified Peer Recovery Specialist)
  • Must have car, auto insurance and driver's license.

Preferred

  • Hold a bachelor's degree in the behavioral sciences and have 2000 hours of experience working with adults with serious persistent mental illness

Benefits

  • 4 weeks accrued PTO first year of employment
  • 12 paid holidays
  • Medical, dental, vision, life insurance
  • Health Saving Accounts (HSA) + employer contribution and Flexible Saving Accounts (FSA)
  • Tuition reimbursement and Student Loan Repayment Assistance
  • Dependent Care Account (DCA) + employer contribution
  • Reimbursement for professional licensure fees
  • Routine supervision from a Mental Health Professional, with access to licensure supervision opportunities
  • 403b retirement plan with an employer percentage match
  • Employer paid short-term and long-term disability insurance
  • Bereavement and paid parental leave
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Wellness program to support employee overall health and well-being
  • Variety of discounts through ADP LifeSmart
  • Pet insurance
  • Mileage reimbursement
  • Casual dress code

RADIAS Health is proud to be a LGBTQIA+, anti-racist, all-inclusive, and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, status as protected veteran, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other protected class status.

RADIAS Health is committed to pay transparency and equity, providing all employees and applicants with access to starting salary.

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