Job Description

Peer Support Specialist

Are you looking to do meaningful work helping others in the community as a Peer Support Specialist? Pathways of Idaho, a branch of Pathways, is one of the largest behavioral health providers in the US. We offer community based services to youth, adolescent and adults who live with persistent mental illness. Our team lives out their passion for helping the community and are looking for a hardworking, dedicated, and passionate Certified Peer Support Specialist to join us!

** If you are not 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)

Expected pay range: $17 - $22 per hour

About your Role:

Our Certified 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 issued by the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare- If not certified, please see above**
• High School Diploma or GED
• Ability to pass enhanced background check
• Valid driver\xe2\x80\x99s 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

Perks for working at Pathways:

\xc2\xb7 Productivity Incentive program

\xc2\xb7 Professional development

\xc2\xb7 Free CEU\xe2\x80\x99s

\xc2\xb7 Referral program

\xc2\xb7 Flexible hours

\xc2\xb7 401 K plan

\xc2\xb7 Mileage, drive time & cell phone reimbursement

\xc2\xb7 Comprehensive benefits package once FT status has been attained

Full time Benefits:

\xc2\xb7 Paid Vacation days that increase with tenure after the first year!

\xc2\xb7 Separate Paid Sick leave that rolls over each year

\xc2\xb7 9 Paid Holidays (including Day after Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve)

\xc2\xb7 Perks @ Pathways national discounts on entertainment, travel, and shopping

\xc2\xb7 Medical, Dental, Vision including a Health Savings Account or FSA

\xc2\xb7 Basic and Optional Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse and/or Dependents

\xc2\xb7 Opportunities for advancement in our national company! As we grow, you grow with us!

If you\'re #readytoworkPathways of Idaho is #readytohire!

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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.

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