Peer Support Specialist for Skilled Nursing Facility

Human Supports of Idaho, a partner practice of Behavioral Health Solutions, is seeking a Certified Peer Support Specialist who is excited and motivated to assist others in their journey toward recovery. If you are an individual who is well-grounded in your own recovery of mental health concerns, substance use, trauma, or other lived-experience you can help others by sharing your story. Peer Specialists are essential team members who provide valuable insight as part of the collection of services offered at our agency.

Joining Human Supports of Idaho means joining a team of providers who want to make a change in their community, have the drive to fulfill those goals, and the skills to foster recovery. At HSI we have been providing exceptional Mental Health Services and Substance Use Disorder Treatment in the Treasure Valley for over 25 years and now we need you. HSI is growing and we are looking for people who are ready to make an impact in the lives of others.

Job Duties

Create a safe and trusting space to build rapport with participants and their designated supports

• Complete various assessments, treatment plans, reviews, and progress notes in a timely manner
• Effectively collaborate and communicate with treatment providers and staff
• Maintain confidentiality of verbal and written communication
• Adhere to HSI policies and procedures as well as the NASW Code of Ethics
• Effectively navigate Electronic Medical Record systems (Athena. Training will be provided in house)
• Complete 10 CEUs annually

Job Type: Full-time or Part-time

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Certification as a Peer Support Specialist (as determined by BPA Health).
• No more than 2 driving violations within the past 3 years.
• No DUI or reckless driving within the last 5 years.
• Pass a Health & Welfare Enhanced criminal history background check.
• Employees must carry adequate insurance necessary to cover any injury to the participant in the event of an accident. This coverage must have minimum liability coverage of $100,000 per person / $300,000 per accident.
• Computer literate.
• Positive, organized, self-driven attitude.

Preferred Skills

• Additional certificates as a youth peer support or family peer support.
• Spanish language fluency.

Benefits

Financial Benefits

• Pay starting at $20 - $24.50 per billable hour depending on experience and/or credentials.
• Productivity Incentive for all providers billing over 25 hours a week.

Health and Wellness

• Health insurance through Blue Cross of Idaho.
• Dental insurance through Delta Dental.
• Employee Assistance Program through BPA.
• Supplemental life insurance.
• Workers compensation insurance.
• Professional liability insurance.
• PTO (Paid Time Off).
• 6 paid holidays.
• Flexible schedule.

Career Development

• Free CEU credits through Optum Relias.
• Complementary supervision.
• Opportunities for internal advancement.