Peer Specialist - Respite

The role

A Respite Peer Specialist provides short term restorative support to adults with serious and persistent mental illnesses. You will provide guidance and individualized support to consumers in the recovery process.

What you will do

• Assist consumers with identifying personal methods of recovery from mental illness.
• Develop self management plans to address experiences.
• Participate in the development of Individualized Action Plans (IAPs).
• Assist consumers in being fully integrated in their communities.
• Support the use of community resources.
• Encourage establishing memberships within communities.
• Reduce stigma within the community through education.
• Provide side by side interventions focusing on problem solving, skills training, modeling behavior, optimism and encouragement.
• Assist consumers with working towards achieving goals and developing skills to move into a more independent setting.

Required qualifications

• High school diploma/GED equivalent
• Valid Driver’s license
• Reliable vehicle
• Must be receiving mental health services or have received services in the past and have self-knowledge to manage their mental illness with an established recovery process

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off – Vacation, sick time, and paid holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• 401(k) with employer match
• Discounted fitness services
• Access to trusted childcare resources
• 100% company-paid life and accidental death insurance
• Ongoing training
• Career advancement programs
• Tuition reimbursement
• Leadership development

About the company

Eliot is a mission-driven team committed to resilience, empowerment, and lasting change. They foster an inclusive workplace where all backgrounds and perspectives are valued.