Peer Specialist - Aspire Health Alliance
Quincy, MA 02169
About the Job
ThePeer to Peerprogram,locatedat our Quincy clinic,offers support to individuals living with mental illness during evenings when access to mental health services is typically unavailable.Funded by the Massachusetts Behavioral Health Partnership andoperatedwith our Emergency Services Program.
Program Hours:
Tuesday Friday 3:30 pm 9:00 pm
Saturday and Sunday 12:00 pm 8:00 pm
The missionof thePeer-to-Peer Programis to provide a safe and supportive environment where clients can connect with others whose shared experiences help them work through various stages oftheir recovery.Dedicatedto thebelief that recovery is real, the program functions within a living room model where peers can relax and feel comfortable.
Clients can join in peer-led activities, including guided meditation,artsand crafts, and “recovery is real” group discussions.If they prefer, they can simply relax, enjoy a cup of coffee, or watch television in a comfortable, home-like atmosphere surrounded by empathetic peers whose similar situations can be invaluable during recovery. Offering respect, understanding, and ongoing encouragement, our peers are a guiding force to renew hope and strengthen clients’ determination to stay on track with their own journeys of recovery.
Responsibilities include:
Connecting with clients, urging open, honestdialogue,and showing by example that recovery is possible
Being a role models for the group
Advocate for their peers
Promote healing through relationship building
Provide guidance on other mental health resources if needed
Schedule:
Part time - Flexible schedule within program hours!
Hourly rate:$17.50
Required Skills
- Peer Specialist Certification required within 6 months of date of hire. (Agency will assist with process)
- Requires valid driver’s license, a safe driving record and access to personal vehicle for consumer transportation
Required Experience
- Lived experience with severe and persistent mental illness required
Aspire Health Alliance is committed to and passionate about diversity, equity, and inclusion. We celebrate, support and promote diversity of thought, culture, and backgrounds. As an employer committed to equal opportunity, we base all employment decisions on each individual’s capabilities and qualifications, without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetics, or any other protected characteristic. Aspire Health Alliance strives to fully reflect the clients and communities we serve and believes that a diversity of interests and cultures leads to a stronger and more innovative organization.