Eliot Community Human Services · 1 week ago
Peer Specialist - ACCS
Danvers
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$20.52/hr - $20.52/hrEliot Community Human Services is a mission-driven organization dedicated to resilience, empowerment, and lasting change. They are seeking a committed Peer Specialist to provide clinically focused interventions to adults with severe and persistent mental illness, working collaboratively with clients and team members in both community and residential settings.
CommunitiesFacilities Support ServicesHealth CareMental HealthNon Profit
Responsibilities
Empower Persons with mental illness to exercise autonomy in all aspects of their life. Assist Persons with identifying choices and developing skills in self advocacy
Collaborate with other team members to ensure that the Person’s perspective is always included, that preferences are recognized and that Person choices are maximized
Provide training and consultation to staff to facilitate the understanding of Person perspectives as needed
Provide guidance to Persons in the recovery journey. Provide advocacy, support, and education during intake and transition processes across the spectrum of services and transition to independence. Assist Persons with being able to identify personal methods of recovery from mental illness and to develop self management plans to address their experiences
Promote hope and empowerment through meetings and support with Persons. Collaborate with the team to ensure that the Person’s perspective is always included, that preferences are recognized and that Person choices are maximized
Participate in the development treatment plans. Assist and encourage Persons to participate in developing the treatment plan by assisting Persons in communicating their personal recovery goals
Ensure that services are culturally competent, strengths based, recovery based, focused on rehabilitation and are inclusive of Person preferences. Ensure that the Person is at the center of all care and that all interventions are developed and provided in a manner consistent with Person preferences
Qualification
Required
High School diploma or equivalence
Lived experience and sustained recovery
Certification or ability to obtain peer certification
Valid Massachusetts drivers license
Benefits
Generous Paid Time Off – Vacation, sick time, and paid holidays
Comprehensive Benefits – Medical, dental, and vision plans
Retirement Savings – 401(k) with employer match
Wellness & Family Support – Discounted fitness services and access to trusted childcare resources
Financial Security – 100% company-paid life and accidental death insurance
Professional Growth – Ongoing training, career advancement programs, tuition reimbursement, and leadership development
Company
Eliot Community Human Services
For over 70 years, Eliot has been providing hope, healing and opportunity to Massachusetts' children, youth, families, and adults.
Founded in 1958
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Alana Nagle, MD MS
Chief Medical Officer - CBHC
Annah Powers, LMHC, ATR
Clinical Leader Behavioral Health Community Partners
Recent News
2023-01-13
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