Peer Specialist - Respite - Relief

$46,322 - $46,322/Yr

Riverside Community Care - Upton, MA

Full-time - Entry Level

Upton, MA

Nursing and Residential Care Facilities

About the position

The Peer Specialist position at Riverside Community Care focuses on providing support and assistance to individuals and families utilizing the Respite program. This role leverages personal experience and knowledge of the care system to create a welcoming and responsive environment, helping consumers navigate recovery and access community resources.

Responsibilities

• Provide consumers and families with information about recovery, rehabilitation, and crisis self-management.
• Arrange post-intervention services for consumers.
• Support consumers during their transition to follow-up care.

Requirements

• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Basic computer fluency, including Microsoft Office.
• Valid driver's license and personal vehicle for local transportation.
• High school degree or equivalent required; Associate's Degree or higher preferred.
• Personal knowledge of the effects of psychiatric symptoms.

Nice-to-haves

• Personal knowledge of area clinical providers and support systems.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care.
• Eleven paid holidays.
• Separate accruals for vacation, personal, and sick time.
• Tax-deferred 403(b) retirement savings plan with employer match.
• Employee Assistance Plan / Travel Assistance Plan.
• Employee bonus for referrals resulting in hiring.
• Discounts to movie theaters, sporting, and entertainment events.
• Employee YMCA discount: 10% off a YMCA monthly membership and 50% off the joiner's fee.