Burrell Center Inc
Peer Support Specialist - Military Services
Burrell Center Inc, Springfield, Missouri, us, 65897
**Job Title:** Peer Support Specialist - Military Services **Location:** Springfield, Missouri **Job Summary:**
Are you a passionate individual looking to make a significant impact in
leveraging your lived experience, you will inspire hope and motivation in those you serve, ensuring they find the necessary tools and support to succeed in their recovery. Join our dedicated team, where compassionate collaboration and understanding are at the heart of what we do. Your unique insights will drive the success of our community-focused initiatives, providing invaluable assistance to our clients as they work towards healthier, more fulfilling lives. In this role, you will collaborate closely with clients, families, and multidisciplinary teams to foster connections with essential resources, guiding clients through the various stages of recovery and helping them achieve their goals.**This position offers…**
• **Employee Assistance Program**– 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost
• **Mileage Reimbursement** – Company paid for work functions requiring travel
• **Employee Discounts** – Hotels, Theme Parks & Attractions, College Tuition
• **Workplace Culture**- An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting a healthy, joyful workforce
• **Additional Perks & Benefits**- Scroll down to the bottom of this post to learn more **Key Responsibilities:**
• Collaborate with individuals to develop personalized treatment plans that address their specific needs.
• Maintain regular communication with referral sources and guardians to discuss progress, transition planning, and relevant clinical matters.
• Participate in meetings to ensure continuity of care for individuals.
• Assist in researching and referring individuals to outside resources when necessary.
• Schedule treatment appointments and provide transportation to and from Recovery Support Services and community-based services.
• Support clients in accessing medical services and document all services in accordance with state and CARF standards.
• Offer crisis intervention and facilitate group education sessions as scheduled.
• Foster recovery and resilience in individuals with mental health and substance use disorders through peer support.
• Help individuals identify their strengths and resources for recovery.
• Encourage clients to live a healthy, productive, and sober lifestyle during and after their time in the facility. **Education, Experience, and/or Credential Qualifications:**
• Must be willing to self-identify as a present or former client of mental health and/or substance use services or self-identify as a person in recovery from mental health and/or substance use disorder.
• Requires one year of direct and personal experience with the mental health system as a primary consumer of services.
• Able to complete a state-approved Certified Peer Support training program and other required trainings within six months of employment.
• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Certification as a Recovery Support Specialist (CRSS) is preferred but not required. **Additional Qualifications:**
• Successful completion of background checks, including criminal record, driving record, abuse/neglect, and fingerprint check.
• Current driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and current auto insurance.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Minimum one (1) year of recovery. **Physical Requirements:**
• ADA Consideration – Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently to move objects.
• Requires walking or standing to a significant degree, or entails working at a production pace that involves the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials, even though the weight of those materials may be negligible. Keywords: Peer Support Specialist, Military Services, Recovery Support, Mental Health, Community Support, Substance Use Disorder, Resilience, Crisis Intervention, Treatment Plans, Behavioral Health. **Employee benefits package:** full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more #J-18808-Ljbffr
Are you a passionate individual looking to make a significant impact in
leveraging your lived experience, you will inspire hope and motivation in those you serve, ensuring they find the necessary tools and support to succeed in their recovery. Join our dedicated team, where compassionate collaboration and understanding are at the heart of what we do. Your unique insights will drive the success of our community-focused initiatives, providing invaluable assistance to our clients as they work towards healthier, more fulfilling lives. In this role, you will collaborate closely with clients, families, and multidisciplinary teams to foster connections with essential resources, guiding clients through the various stages of recovery and helping them achieve their goals.**This position offers…**
• **Employee Assistance Program**– 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost
• **Mileage Reimbursement** – Company paid for work functions requiring travel
• **Employee Discounts** – Hotels, Theme Parks & Attractions, College Tuition
• **Workplace Culture**- An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting a healthy, joyful workforce
• **Additional Perks & Benefits**- Scroll down to the bottom of this post to learn more **Key Responsibilities:**
• Collaborate with individuals to develop personalized treatment plans that address their specific needs.
• Maintain regular communication with referral sources and guardians to discuss progress, transition planning, and relevant clinical matters.
• Participate in meetings to ensure continuity of care for individuals.
• Assist in researching and referring individuals to outside resources when necessary.
• Schedule treatment appointments and provide transportation to and from Recovery Support Services and community-based services.
• Support clients in accessing medical services and document all services in accordance with state and CARF standards.
• Offer crisis intervention and facilitate group education sessions as scheduled.
• Foster recovery and resilience in individuals with mental health and substance use disorders through peer support.
• Help individuals identify their strengths and resources for recovery.
• Encourage clients to live a healthy, productive, and sober lifestyle during and after their time in the facility. **Education, Experience, and/or Credential Qualifications:**
• Must be willing to self-identify as a present or former client of mental health and/or substance use services or self-identify as a person in recovery from mental health and/or substance use disorder.
• Requires one year of direct and personal experience with the mental health system as a primary consumer of services.
• Able to complete a state-approved Certified Peer Support training program and other required trainings within six months of employment.
• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Certification as a Recovery Support Specialist (CRSS) is preferred but not required. **Additional Qualifications:**
• Successful completion of background checks, including criminal record, driving record, abuse/neglect, and fingerprint check.
• Current driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and current auto insurance.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Minimum one (1) year of recovery. **Physical Requirements:**
• ADA Consideration – Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently to move objects.
• Requires walking or standing to a significant degree, or entails working at a production pace that involves the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials, even though the weight of those materials may be negligible. Keywords: Peer Support Specialist, Military Services, Recovery Support, Mental Health, Community Support, Substance Use Disorder, Resilience, Crisis Intervention, Treatment Plans, Behavioral Health. **Employee benefits package:** full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more #J-18808-Ljbffr