Peer Specialist - ACCS

The role

This role works with clients experiencing severe mental illness in community and residential locations. You will empower persons with mental illness to exercise autonomy and assist them in developing self-advocacy skills.

What you will do

• 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.
• Provide training and consultation to staff to facilitate the understanding of Person perspectives.
• Provide guidance to Persons in the recovery journey.
• Provide advocacy, support, and education during intake and transition processes.
• Assist Persons with identifying personal methods of recovery and developing self management plans.
• Promote hope and empowerment through meetings and support with Persons.
• Participate in the development treatment plans.
• Ensure that services are culturally competent, strengths based, recovery based, focused on rehabilitation and inclusive of Person preferences.

Required qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalence
• Must have received Mental Health services in the past and have self-knowledge to manage their mental illness and established recovery process
• Must be a Certified Peer Specialist or must complete certification within six months of hire
• Valid Massachusetts drivers license

Benefits

• 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.