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Youth Peer Support Specialist
Emmett, ID
Job Description
Description
About your Role:
Our Certified Youth Peer Support Specialists deliver services to clients at home and in the community. This service supports adults who struggle with a severe and persistent mental illness, or emotional disturbance in order to promote hope, wellness, and recovery outcomes by sharing lived-experience and knowledge to help encourage recovery and resiliency.This position will start as Part-Time with the potential to move up to Full-Time (30+ hours) as you build a caseload.
Does the Following Apply to You?
- Peer support certificate and youth endorsement-If not certified, please see above**
- **If you are not yet Peer Support certified:
Please visit the department Idaho Department of Health and Welfare website (link provided below) and read about the requirements to become peer support certified. If you meet the requirements and are interested in becoming certified please submit a cover letter along with your resume letting us know you are interested in becoming certified. We can provide a screening questioner and may be able to offer assistance with training costs if you are hired with the understanding that you will become certified. (The link below can be copied and pasted into your browser search bar, it will take you to Idaho Department of Health and Welfare website where it has more information about the certification process)
- High School Diploma or GED
- Ability to pass enhanced background check
- Valid drivers licenses with reliable transportation and proof of car insurance
- Ability to work in a community-based setting
- Experience utilizing electronic health records is a plus
What we offer (all employees):
- Productivity Incentive program
- Professional development
- Free CEUs
- Referral program
- Flexible hours
- 401 K plan
- Mileage, drive time & cell phone reimbursement
- Comprehensive benefits package once FT status has been attained (see below)
- Full time Benefits:
- Paid Vacation days that increase with tenure after the first year!
- Separate Paid Sick leave that rolls over each year
- 9 Paid Holidays (includingDay after Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve)
- Perks @ Pathways national discounts on entertainment, travel, and shopping
- Medical, Dental, Vision including a Health Savings Account or FSA
- Basic and Optional Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse and/or Dependents
- Opportunities for advancement in our national company! As we grow, you grow with us!
To Learn More About Us:
Pathways @
Pathways of Idaho @
Our current openings @
Pathways is an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status or any other protected characteristic.
Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
High School or Equivalent
Required Experience
Open
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