Pay:

$16.00 per hour Job description: Northern Human Services-White Mountain Mental Health Peer Support Specialist-ACT Full time, 35 hours per week Peer Support Specialist with Assertive Community Treatment team (ACT). ACT is a team-based approach delivering comprehensive flexible treatment and support to individuals with the most severe and persistent mental health challenges. ACT offers individuals struggling with mental illness an intensive community-based mental health program model that brings together a team of professionals with a holistic approach to treatment, focusing on a variety of social determinants of health including but not limited to housing, finances, medication management, natural supports, and legal issues to increase overall well-being and independence. As a Peer Support Specialist on the ACT team, you will share your personal lived experience with mental illness and/or substance misuse and your recovery journey to support and guide clients and to benefit the ACT team. You will use your personal experience to engage with clients, assist them with participating in ongoing supports and services, collaborating with individuals and their treatment team to develop an individualized recovery plan that supports and encourages engagement in treatment, aiding clients in living fulfilling lives not dominated by their mental illness. Services are client-driven and will be provided in a client's home, community or in the office.

Our ideal candidate:

• Lived experience and willingness to share personal recovery journey
• Knowledge of area resources
• Ability to work as part of a team in a collaborative environment
• Good communication skills
• Some computer knowledge, including Outlook 365 This position requires a valid driver's license, proof of adequate auto insurance, and the completion of criminal and background checks.

NHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Provider

BENEFITS

Northern Human Services encourages a healthy work-life balance, a family-first culture, flexible scheduling, professional development opportunities and an excellent benefits package to all full-time employees including: a 35-hour work week (unless otherwise listed), medical, dental and vision plans, disability, term-life insurance, 3% 403b employer contribution, flexible spending account, 11 paid holidays, generous accrued paid time off, paid medical leave, loan/tuition reimbursement, an employee assistance program and so much more!

ABOUT NORTHERN HUMAN SERVICES

Northern Human Services is a non-profit organization, a DHHS state designated developmental services agency and the designated community mental health provider in the North Country. As one of the largest year-round employers in northern New Hampshire, we have over 400 employees committed to assisting and advocating for individuals affected by mental illness, developmental disabilities and related disorders in living meaningful lives within their community. It is the unwavering dedication of all our staff that drives our success; in turn, we are committed to a culture of opportunity, collaboration & fun. Our vision is to always be able to provide our services to anyone who truly needs them. If you would like to learn more about working for a peer-supported, mission-driven agency, we look forward to hearing from you.

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Job Type:

Part-time Benefits:

403(b) Bereavement leave Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Mileage reimbursement Paid time off Professional development assistance Retirement plan Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person

Pay:

From $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

403(b) Bereavement leave Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Mileage reimbursement Paid time off Parental leave Referral program Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person