Peer Support Specialist Adult Inpatient Unit

Adult Inpatient Unit Peer Support Specialist – Full-Time

Hiring Range: $20.07 - $24.58 Per Hour

Benefits: 

• Comprehensive Health & Wellness Coverage: Enjoy extensive health, dental, and vision benefits to support your well-being, with access to top-tier care and services.
• Generous Paid Time Off: Take advantage of up to 19 days of paid time off (PTO), plus 2 mental health days and 10 paid holidays in your first year, giving you the time you need to recharge and take care of yourself. (Pro-rated for part-time employees.)
• Company-Paid Life & Disability Insurance: We’ve got you covered with short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance, all provided at no cost to you, so you can feel secure in every situation.
• Student Loan Assistance & Professional Development: Benefit from student loan repayment assistance and a commitment to your growth with extensive training and development opportunities to advance your career.
• 403(b) Retirement Plan: Take control of your future with a wide range of investment options in our 403(b) plan. Depending on eligibility, you could also receive generous company contributions to help grow your retirement savings.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Access confidential support through our EAP, offering resources for personal and professional challenges, including counseling, financial advice, and more.
• Pets Best Pet Insurance: Keep your furry family members healthy with comprehensive pet insurance for your cats and dogs, covering a variety of treatments and services.
• 2MorrowHealth Behavioral Change App: Improve your mental and physical well-being with free access to 2MorrowHealth, a powerful app designed to support healthy behavior changes and wellness goals.
• Home Support Services: Whether you’re buying, selling, or refinancing, we offer valuable resources to assist with your home journey, helping you navigate the process with confidence.
• Dynamic, Collaborative Team Environment: Join an incredible team that thrives on collaboration, creativity, and support, where every voice is heard and every idea valued.

Kitsap Mental Health Services is hiring a Peer Support Specialist to support our Adult Inpatient Unit. The Peer Support Specialist has experience as a recipient of mental health services for severe and persistent mental illness and is willing to use and share his or her personal, practical experience, knowledge, and first-hand insight to benefit the team and its clients. 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Use your lived experience to validate and empower clients, promoting responsibility and independence.
• Provide direct support tailored to each client’s recovery plan.
• Assist clients in understanding recovery concepts and applying them to achieve personal goals.
• Lead approved group activities and observe clients’ mental status, following specific protocols.
• Act as an interpreter between clients and staff, offering insights on symptoms, treatment, and recovery experiences.
• Educate clients about self-help groups and community resources while acting as a liaison.
• Assist in planning and carrying out social and leisure activities for clients, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Maintain appropriate professional boundaries and seek supervision when necessary.
• Document client progress and participate in treatment team meetings.

Minimum Qualifications:

EDUCATION: High School Diploma or GED

EXPERIENCE: Entry level (no prior related work experience)

This position requires driving clients in a personal vehicle on behalf of the agency; therefore, the incumbent must meet agency driving requirements, incl