Peer Recovery Specialist- Grant Funded

UnityPoint Health
$17.06/Hr.-$25.60/Hr.
parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
United States, Illinois, Moline
4600 3rd Street (Show on map)
Mar 28, 2025
Area of Interest: Behavioral Health Services Salary Range: $17.06-$25.60/hr* FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0 Department: Cert Cmty BehHlth SAMHSA Grant Shift: M-F 8-4:30 Job ID: 162972 UnityPoint Health Information Why UnityPoint Health? Commitment to our Team - We're proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members. Culture - At UnityPoint Health, you matter. Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and an unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve. Benefits - Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you're in. Caring is what we do, and it starts with our team members: expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program as we support you both personally and professionally. You can only give your best when you feel your best, and we help you live well with dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members to give you peace of mind. We strive to make things easier and more personal in health care to set us apart from the rest, and you can experience that commitment through early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, a tuition reimbursement program designed to help you further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family in the way that works for you. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment - At UnityPoint Health, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together. Our collective goal is to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected. Development - We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience. Community Involvement - Be an essential part of our core purpose-to improve the health of the people and communities we serve. Hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work at https://dayinthelife.unitypoint.org Overview Peer Recovery Specialist Full-Time; FTE 1.0 Monday-Friday; 8:00am-4:30pm Moline, IL The Peer Support Specialist is indirectly supervised by the Department Manager and provides care to consumers utilizing the Robert Young Center principles of Trauma Informed Care. The Peer Support Specialist serves as a member of the Assertive Community Treatment Team (ACT) and provides recovery oriented in-home and community-based services for adults with severe mental illnesses. The Peer Support Specialist provides comprehensive case management and psychosocial rehabilitation through an outreach-oriented set of service activities. The Peer Support Specialist provides crisis intervention, maintain accurate clinical documentation, and demonstrate Trinity's principles and values when interacting with clients, families, visitors, physicians, and coworkers. Responsibilities Collects information necessary to develop an accurate assessment of each consumer Participates in the development of the consumer treatment plan. Provides mentoring, individual and group support, and teaches self-advocacy and motivation through feedback. Provides assertive community outreach and sustained efforts to engage individual clients. Provides linkage to mental health services and programs including but not limited to psychiatric services, medication management, and representative payee. Evaluate the consumer's treatment plan through follow-up assessment and recommends adjustments based on clinical findings. Qualifications Education: Requires GED or High School Diploma. A Certified Peer Support Specialist (PRS) In State of Iowa is preferred. Experience: Must able to read, write, and communicate effectively. Must have a lived experience with mental illness. License(s)/Certification(s): Meet all requirements of the Appalachian Consulting Group Peer Support Training Model by no later than 6 months after the date of hire. Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) training within 6 months of hire. *Specific offers are determined by various factors, such as experience, skills, internal equity, and other business needs. The salary range listed does not include other forms of compensation which may include bonuses/incentive, differential pay, or other forms of compensation or benefits that may be applicable to this role. #RYCJessi