Job Description
Lifeline Connections is a community-based behavioral health organization that specializes in providing confidential and compassionate care to individuals who experience substance use and/or mental health conditions.
Our Vision - As the premier provider of substance use and mental health services in the Pacific Northwest, we are respected and the most trusted resource for behavioral health treatment and whole-person care. We provide a comprehensive continuum of coordinated quality services, foster enduring relationships, and empower our communities to truly thrive.
Our Mission - Through superior customer service, high quality programs, and well-trained and dedicated staff, we inspire hope and support lifesaving changes for people affected by substance use and mental health conditions.
POSITON TITLE: Crisis Wellness Center (ITA and CTS) Peer Specialist Non-Exempt Position
RESPONSIBLE TO: Peer Supervisor and Program Director
MAJOR DUTIES: The Crisis Peer Specialist works under the supervision of the Peer Specialists and Program Director. This position provides recovery focused services to participants of the Crisis Stabilization and Involuntary Treatment Center. Utilizing the WRAP fidelity with the goal of crisis stabilization within the least restrictive setting. This position provides clinical services to agency patients. In fulfilling these duties, the incumbent performs the following duties independently:
Run daily groups using WRAP material that encourages participants to identify personal recovery tools.
Wash program clothing and linens. Support with washing participant laundry.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
GUIDELINES
This position requires that the incumbent obtain and maintain Washington State credentials through the Department of Health and complete the Washington State Peer Support training.
COMPLEXITY
The incumbent provides crisis-based peer services to individuals who differ widely in age and socioeconomic status and who may possess a variety of chronic and serious social, behavioral and psychological problems. Strong interpersonal, sound judgment and creativity are required to help implement and deliver treatment services that meet the complex needs of the individuals.
PERSONAL CONTACTS
Contacts are with the members of the treatment team, individuals, significant others and family members, representatives of various community agencies specializing in the treatment of behavioral health and crisis, and related community representatives including hospital personnel, lawyers, probation officers, and other court officials. All personal contacts are carried out in accordance with federal and state laws dealing with the confidentiality of individual records.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the essential functions of the job, the incumbent is regularly required to sit, speak clearly, hear and use hands and fingers to manipulate writing utensils and keys on a keyboard. The incumbent is regularly required to stand, walk, reach with hands or arms, stoop, kneel, crouch or lift and/or move maximum of 25 lbs. The incumbent is regularly required to effectively operate an automobile. This position requires individuals to be able to work 12 hour shifts with walking, standing, and moving around over 60% of the day.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT
Working hours are spent indoors in offices or other meeting rooms or in the milieu. Supervision of outdoor activities, visits to community agencies, and participation in staff retreats and staff development activities will be required.
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: MHP Supervisor and Program Director
Salary: $19.00 - 22.61/hr DOE
Application Process:
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The Benefits:
Lifeline Connections strives to be your employer of choice by offering our regular/full-time employees a generous benefits package. Our plans cover 85% of medical, dental, and vision costs at the employee level and 75% for all dependent plans. The majority of out-of-pocket costs (i.e. co-pays, prescriptions, and deductibles) under our medical plans are also covered. We also offer other benefits, such as: employer paid Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, and supplemental coverage.
Our full-time employees and some part-time employees also qualify for our 401(K) plan that matches dollar for dollar up to 5%. On top of all that, our full-time employees receive approximately 4 weeks of paid time off during their first year of employment (accrual rates increase with years of service), as well as 1 personal holiday and 12 paid holidays per year!
There are many other supplemental benefits we are glad to offer such as tuition reimbursement and discounted cellular service amongst others.
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