Peer Specialist at Behavioral Health Network, Inc (BHN)

Share your commitment to individual empowerment and growth, human rights, and community integration!

Join our team of competent and compassionate professionals as a Residential Support Specialist in the Adult Clinical Community Services (ACCS) program at Behavioral Health Network in Springfield!

Schedule: Thurs-Fri-Sat-Sun-Mon from 7a to 3:30p

Pay: $21.50

Your experience, knowledge and great skills will support the ACCS program with the following:

• Providing direct services to individuals in group homes that support the growth, independence, and safety of individuals in all settings.
• Monitoring individuals’ overall health and well-being.
• Assisting and monitoring daily living and encouraging independence, competency and decision-making.
• Initiating, supporting, and ensuring quality of life through empowerment, safety awareness, respect and dignity.
• Assisting with all aspects of medication treatment.
• Providing related activities to document and support the services provided to individuals.
• Providing crisis intervention and emergency support.
• Planning and providing opportunities for community activities.
• Maintaining, enhancing and fostering social support networks and relationships.
  
  

Who are we?

Adult Clinical Community Services is a program that serves adults with mental health concerns recover by providing clinical and rehabilitative interventions and other services, including peer, family and housing support. ACCS is a multifaceted program which uses an integrated team model to perpetuate recovery and wellness for the individuals served.

What are we looking for in a Residential Support Specialist?

• Commitment to empowerment and growth, human rights, and community integration of Individuals/persons served (required).
• 2 years working in behavioral health recovery, mental health or substances (preferred).
• Certification as a Peer Specialist or Recovery coach (preferred).
• Personal lived experience with behavioral health challenges (required)
• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent (required).
• Valid driver's license and a reliable car available for working hours (required).
• Training is provided by BHN.
  
  

How do I apply to be a Residential Support Specialist? If you are interested in this opportunity, please click “Apply for Job” from Kronos/WFD or visit our website at www.bhnworks.org and click on “Browse All Jobs” to apply!

BHN maintains its commitment to social justice and diversity and strongly encourages diverse candidates to apply