Forensic Peer Support Specialist FHARPS

Forensic Programs – Peer Support Specialist

FHARPS Program

Hiring Range: $20.07 - $24.58 Per Hour

• Comprehensive Health & Wellness Coverage:
  Enjoy extensive health, dental, and vision benefits to support your well-being, with access to top-tier care and services.
• Generous Paid Time Off:
  Take advantage of up to 19 days of paid time off (PTO), plus 2 mental health days and 10 paid holidays in your first year, giving you the time you need to recharge and take care of yourself. (Pro-rated for part-time employees.)
• Company-Paid Life & Disability Insurance:
  We’ve got you covered with short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance, all provided at no cost to you, so you can feel secure in every situation.
• Student Loan Assistance & Professional Development:
  Benefit from student loan repayment assistance and a commitment to your growth with extensive training and development opportunities to advance your career.
• 403(b) Retirement Plan:
  Take control of your future with a wide range of investment options in our 403(b) plan. Depending on eligibility, you could also receive generous company contributions to help grow your retirement savings.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP):
  Access confidential support through our EAP, offering resources for personal and professional challenges, including counseling, financial advice, and more.
• Pets Best Pet Insurance:
  Keep your furry family members healthy with comprehensive pet insurance for your cats and dogs, covering a variety of treatments and services.
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• Home Support Services:
  Whether you’re buying, selling, or refinancing, we offer valuable resources to assist with your home journey, helping you navigate the process with confidence.
• Dynamic, Collaborative Team Environment:
  Join an incredible team that thrives on collaboration, creativity, and support, where every voice is heard and every idea valued.

Bring your lived experience and passion for advocacy to Kitsap Mental Health Services as a Forensic Programs Peer Support Specialist. In this vital role, you’ll support individuals in the F HARPS program. Help clients overcome barriers to housing, behavioral health services, and community reintegration while promoting recovery and self-determination. As a Peer Support Specialist, you’ll leverage your personal experiences with mental health, housing instability, substance use, or legal involvement to inspire hope and empower clients.

By promoting self‑determination and recovery, you’ll help individuals achieve stability and independence, serving as both a mentor and advocate.

• Use your lived experience to provide individualized peer support to clients in the F HARPS program.
• Assist clients in securing housing, employment, and essential resources to enhance their independence.
• Facilitate individual and group sessions, guiding clients through recovery‑focused activities and the "Breaking Barriers" curriculum.
• Provide support for daily living skills such as personal hygiene, meal planning, and financial management.
• Act as a liaison between clients, team members, and community resources.
• Advocate for client rights and assist with resolving grievances or complaints.
• Participate in community integration efforts by helping clients access social, recreational, and self‑help opportunities.
• Document client progress and maintain accurate, confidential records in accordance with agency policies. Assist in providing ongoing assessment and direct services to clients, responding to such challenges as an increase in suicidality, the need for substance abuse education and treatment, and the clients' readiness for meaningful daily activity, including employment.
• Provide practical help and supports to help clients gain access to health care services. As well as other necessary services such as legal services, housing subsidies, and funding alternatives.

EDUCATION:

High School Diploma or GED

EXPERIENCE:

Entry level (no prior related work…