Job Description

Grade: T22
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Learn more about the \xe2\x80\x9cT\xe2\x80\x9d salary structure. The Community Inclusion Peer Support Specialist will be responsible for the facilitation of peer-led interventions being tested by the Temple University Collaborative on Community Inclusion. This is a full-time position. Essential functions: Conduct assessments; Co-develop treatment plans with individual clients; Facilitate intervention activities, and document consumer outcomes; Perform other duties as assigned. At Temple, you will find it easy to fit in while staying true to yourself. We value what makes each employee unique and strive to maintain a culture of diversity and inclusion. As an employee, you will enjoy our collaborative team-based culture that values innovation and creativity.
Visit https://careers.temple.edu/careers-temple to learn more about the benefits of working at Temple University. Required Education & Experience:
Certified as a Peer Support Specialist and clinical experience supporting community participation for individuals with serious mental illnesses. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Required Skills & Abilities:

• Skills in implementing client-driven services.
• Ability and comfort using Philadelphia public transportation (SEPTA) and ride a bike in an urban setting
• Ability to support adults with serious mental illnesses in independent use of community resources.
• Comfort delivering treatment services in the Philadelphia community.
• Interest in rehabilitation research.
• Ability to work in a team environment with strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to operate all standard office equipment and software including MS Office.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with diverse populations of students, faculty, staff, consumers, and mental health providers.
• Demonstrated organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks and planning.

Preferred:

• Experience working with adults with serious mental illness

This position requires a background check.
This is a grant funded position. This position is temporarily assigned a hybrid work arrangement (on-campus and remote), the duration of this hybrid work arrangement is at the discretion of Temple University and the Department. Temple University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all in every aspect of its operations, including employment, service, and educational programs. The University has pledged not to discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, marital status, national origin or ethnic origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or veteran status. In accordance with the City of Philadelphia\'s COVID-19 mandate, all Temple University students, faculty, staff, and contractors must be fully vaccinated before receiving authorization to work unless they have a medical or religious exemption approved by the University. An individual is considered fully vaccinated two (2) weeks following the second dose of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine or two (2) weeks following a single dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. Individuals who do not meet the University\'s vaccination or exemption requirement will be prohibited from working until proof of full vaccination or an exemption is requested and approved. For more information, visit the University\'s Vaccines web page at https://www.temple.edu/coronavirus/vaccines. Compliance Statement: In the performance of their functions as detailed in the position description employees have an obligation to avoid ethical, legal, financial and other conflicts of interest to ensure that their actions and outside activities do not conflict with their primary employment responsibilities at the institution. Employees are also expected to understand and be in compliance with applicable laws, University and employment policies and regulations, including NCAA regulations for areas and departments which their essential functions cause them to interact. To obtain additional information about Temple University please visit our website at www.temple.edu. Temple University\'s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains statistics, policies, and procedures related to campus safety and can be found at: https://safety.temple.edu/reports-logs/annual-security-report You may request a copy of the report by calling Temple University\xe2\x80\x99s Campus Safety Services at 215-204-7900.