Respite Peer Specialist

Aspire Health Alliance recognizes that attracting and retaining exceptional staff is the key to providing excellent care for our clients. Whether a staff member is providing direct care to those we serve or working on the administrative end supporting the services we are proud to provide, each person’s contribution is highly valued.

Our mission, vision and values are supported by an organizational culture guiding the work for every staff member:
We are one compassionate, accountable community.

Working at Aspire Health Alliance can provide enormous job satisfaction. Your contribution is to help fulfill a mission, vision and values that support our belief that mental health is the foundation of a person’s overall health and we work to foster an environment that is safe and supportive and free of judgement or prejudice around mental health. In addition, Aspire Health Alliance offers a competitive package of compensation and benefits.

Schedule:
Mon, 2p-9p;
Fri. 3p-9p;
Sat. 9a-4p

Great opportunity exists for a Peer Specialist in our Intensive Community Support - Respite program! This program is available to adults referred by the Department of Mental Health (DMH) who have lost their housing, are experiencing a need for increased support, or are transitioning back into the community from a hospital setting. The open, six (6) bed residential unit provides clients with stability as they connect with the resources and services needed to achieve independent living.

The Respite Peer Specialist will be part of a dedicated, multi‑disciplinary team of professionals which includes Nurses, Caseworkers, Mental Health Workers, and Master level Clinicians.

Responsibilities include:

• Provides peer counseling and support, drawing on common experiences as a peer
• Validate clients’ experiences and to provide guidance and encouragement to clients to take responsibility and actively participate in their own recovery
• Carry out rehabilitation and support functions and assist in treatment
• Provides education, support, and consultation to families
• Provides crisis intervention under the clinical supervision of staff with professional degrees
• Provide mentor and outreach services to Respite clients

Schedule:

Monday 2pm – 6pm, Friday 1pm – 9pm, Saturday 12pm – 8pm (20 hours)

Hourly Rate: $20.00

Requirements:

• Current or previous experience as a consumer of mental health services required
• High School Diploma required. Peer Specialist Certification required within 6 months from date of hire.
• Valid driver’s license and access to personal vehicle required.
• Must have a strong commitment to the right and ability of each person with a severe and persistent mental illness to live in normal community residences; work in market jobs; and have access to helpful, adequate, competent, and continuous supports and services
• Skills and competence to establish supportive trusting relationships with persons with severe and persistent mental illnesses and respect for client rights and personal preferences in treatment are essential
• Bilingual skills and/or experience with multicultural populations preferred

Compensation is based on candidate experience, qualifications, and certifications and licenses. Annual ranges listed are based on a full‑time, 40 hours per week position.

Salary Range

$20 - $20 USD

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.