Peer Specialist - Swing Shift, CDF

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

Current Certified Peer Support Specialist (CPSS) or Certified Peer Support Specialist Trainee (CPSS-T) credential through the Washington State Department of Health or ability to gain certification within 60 days of hire. Proof of successful completion of the Washington State Health Care Authority's Certified Peer Support Specialist Training prior to hire. Lived experience as a consumer of behavioral health services (mental health and/or substance use treatment) or be the parent or legal guardian of a child who has received behavioral health services. Completion of “Crisis Awareness and Communication in Peer Support (CACPS)” training or ability to complete within 90 days of hire. Ability to drive an agency vehicle to conduct agency-related business. A current Washington State driver's license and insurable driving record are required. Ability to obtain a Washington State Food Handler’s Permit. Interest in working with clients who struggle to engage and maintain in mainstream behavioral health. Experience working with adults living with mental illness and/or co-occurring disorders. Knowledge of strengths-based approaches to recovery and experience helping others develop resilience, identifying personal goals, and cultivating autonomy. Possess strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to collaborate and work effectively with consumers and staff from diverse backgrounds. Be able to pass a Washington State Criminal background check.

Preferred Qualifications

Has current Certified Peer Support Specialist (CPSS) or Certified Peer Support Specialist Trainee (CPSS-T) certification from the Washington State Peer Counselor Training Program. One or more years' experience in community based behavioral health services or like industry serving a diverse client/participant population. Two or more years’ experience leveraging personal peer story as a peer specialist. Knowledge of de-escalation skills, crisis intervention & stabilization, and harm reduction strategies. Familiarity with relevant community resources and methods for accessing them. Bilingual Candidates with diverse cultural backgrounds and experiences are encouraged to apply PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required to sit for long periods of time, walk when completing rounds several times a day, move quickly during de-escalations, communicate with other persons by talking and hearing, and lift and carry items weighing up to 25 pounds and to operate computer hardware systems. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: DESC is committed to diversity in the workplace and promotes equal employment opportunities for all staff members and applicants. The Agency will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, caste, marital status, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability in any employment practice, unless based on a bona fide occupational qualification. Minorities and veterans are encouraged to apply.

Clinical Case Manager - Kerner-Scott House