Certified Peer Support Specialist

People Incorporated Mental Health Services is seeking a full-time Certified Peer Support Specialist to provide a non-clinical approach that helps clients discover their strengths and develop their own unique recovery goals at our Diane Ahrens Crisis & IRTS Residence. This program integrates mental health and substance use care in a short and long-term residential setting. These services help individuals who are experiencing a mental health crisis or acute mental health.

Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm

Location: Diane Ahrens in St. Paul, MN

Hiring Range: $17.50-$18.15/hr - Depending on experience

Hiring bonus of $1,000 for external candidates

People Incorporated is a provider of behavioral and mental health services in Minnesota with 52 years of community impact. We reach over 12,000 individuals annually through more than 60 programs. Join us in our mission to support mental health and wellness in our community through collaboration and integration of care!

Required Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED and minimum of 21 years of age
• Primary diagnosis of mental illness
• Current or former consumer of mental health services
• Current and valid Minnesota Driver's License and auto insurance with a clean driving record
• MN DHS approved Certified Peer Specialist Certification

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with people who have serious and persistent mental illness, chemical dependency, seizures, epilepsy, and/or other high barriers to services

Main Job Duties:

• Actively participating in all team meetings and promoting a recovery perspective as a key component of all discussions with all members of the team
• Supporting our consumers with skill development training in socialization, problem solving, self-awareness, and awareness of others
• Facilitating the development of recovery skills including mental / chemical health management
• Demonstrating cultural sensitivity and competence relevant to the needs of the recipients in recovery
• Providing instruction, modeling and feedback in the area of supportive living skills

Benefits:

• Accrue up to 4 weeks of PTO, plus company-designated holidays and floating holidays
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with a 3% employer-match
• Multiple health and dental insurance plan choices available
• Lifestyle Benefit – choice between company contribution to health savings account, student loan repayment assistance, or flex time
• Employer-paid Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance & Life Insurance
• Free access to People Incorporated's Training Institute, offering free CEUs and a wide array of learning and education opportunities
• Eligibility for state and federal loan forgiveness programs

As an essential healthcare provider, People Incorporated follows all local, state, and federal guidelines regarding COVID-19 precautions.

People Incorporated is committed to improving the wellness of our clients, staff, and the communities that we serve by providing a tobacco-free environment.

People Incorporated is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

People Incorporated values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQIA individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.