Peer Support Specialist at The Kennedy Collective Inc

Trumbull, Connecticut, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

21 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Person-Centered Supports, Promoting Physical and Emotional Well-Being, Justice, Fairness and Equity, Self-Determination, Advocacy, Ethics, Integrity, Job Coaching, Crisis Intervention, Community-Based Assessments, Communication, Microsoft Office, CPR Certification, PMT Certification

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Description If you are looking to make an impact through a meaningful and rewarding career, we are currently seeking talented, creative, and committed people who share our values of Challenging the Status Quo, Building Community, Creating Purpose, and Ensuring Inclusion by fostering individuals’ development, well-being, and growth. Benefits: Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance Generous PTO 401k Disability Tuition Reimbursement Employee Assistance Program Job Purpose: Work in collaboration with clinicians, a psychiatrist, and case managers to provide supported employment services and may serve as case management to assigned individuals, which may include: job coaching, crisis intervention, and advocacy, and community-based assessments. Competencies (6): Person-Centered Supports: 15% Promoting Physical and Emotional Well-Being: 15% Justice, Fairness and Equity: 15% Self-Determination: 15% Advocacy: 15% Ethics/Integrity: 25% Duties and Responsibilities: Provide supports, based on individual needs, to assist individuals to retain employment in a competitive setting. Receive supervision from the Employment Services Manager. Much of the daily operations must be coordinated without direct supervision. Coordinate team approach for development/implementation of the workplace (within the recovery plan for each individual on caseload). Provide employment supports on or away from the job site as needed. Maintain open communication with employers and outside agencies as relevant to individuals. Work to be performed at the local mental health authority and in the community. Provide group facilitation for foster and adoptive parents and youth in care around common issues. Maintain accurate individual records and files according to agency standards. Other related duties and responsibilities as assigned. Requirements Qualifications: High School Diploma. Bachelor’s Degree in one of the behavioral sciences preferred. Must be recovering individual of psychiatric services. Understand the vocational challenges and issues facing individuals with psychiatric disabilities. Must have work history and strong ethics. Must be willing to serve as a role model. Valid Driver’s License and must maintain a satisfactory driving record. Depending upon the assignment must be able to work in a variety of settings, weather conditions, and locations. Must maintain PMT and CPR certification. Knowledge and skills in Microsoft Office and the internet Work a flexible schedule that may include early mornings, evenings, weekends, and/or holidays. Work independently; utilize good judgment and possess a strong sense of initiative. Communicate clearly in oral and written form on a constant basis. Physical Requirements: Move weights up to 15 lbs. on an occasional basis. The Kennedy Collective invests in the success of all new employees by providing an immersive new hire orientation and training experience. Here’s what you can expect if you’re hired: Two-week new hire orientation including an introduction to the agency, site tours, and employer-funded CPR & PMT certification. Two weeks of job-specific trainings and shadowing at your worksite Check-ins with Human Resources after your first 30, 60, and 90 days The Kennedy Collective is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that is committed to equal employment opportunity for all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, genetic information, military service, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. Minorities, Women, Individuals with Disabilities, and Veterans are especially encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

The Peer Support Specialist will work collaboratively with clinicians, a psychiatrist, and case managers to provide supported employment services. Responsibilities include job coaching, crisis intervention, advocacy, and community-based assessments.