Peer Support Specialist

Our Vision:

We envision a world where every individual is valued for their inherent worth—regardless of ability or circumstance—and has equitable access and support to lead a life of their own design.

The Peer Support Specialist serves as a member of a collaborative, recovery‑oriented, evidence‑based integrated employment service. They work collaboratively with clinical staff, Employment Specialists, and consumer groups. They carry out duties that support the development and implementation of employment strategies and peer support within a person‑centered Recovery Plan. They follow the rules and procedures of the Connecticut Mental Health Center and any other assigned sites, adhering to all policies and procedures for professional services.

• Assists Employment staff in providing support to a caseload of individuals requesting employment support services with reengagement or motivation to engage back into services
• Assists Employment staff in maintaining comprehensive vocational case records for individuals on caseload.
• Conducts job clubs and peer support groups and activities.
• Educates other team members on employment principles to facilitate an integrated approach to employment outcomes.
• Assists Employment staff in conducting employment related assessment activities to generate recommendations for job placement.
• Assists in the implementation of recovery plans to assure attention to dimensions of recovery, cultural competence and evidence‑based practices.
• Communicates with employment team daily through telephone, voice mail, text and/or written communication.
• Assures that services are provided in accordance with evidence‑based practices for supported employment, recovery, dual diagnosis, engagement, etc. as well as promising practices with regard to Peer Mentoring.
• Facilitates, promotes and ensures community integration and the realization of valued social roles.
• Demonstrates and implements incidental teaching.
• Facilitates teamwork in implementing individual recovery and employment goals.
• If applicable, operates motor vehicles safely and in accordance with State Law (agency and personal automobiles) while on work related duties as appropriate.

Due to the fact that the main goal of this position is to provide the highest level of resource to our participants, the Peer Specialist position is expressly for individuals who are or who have been participants of the mental health service system, and who have displayed the ability to tap into various community resources. They may not be receiving services from the CT Mental Health Center.

Experience in negotiating the network of behavioral health services is required. Leadership experience and employment experience preferred. High School Diploma or GED is required.

• Paid time off (PTO) and Dedicated Sick Time
• Paid Holidays
• New Year’s Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
• Memorial Day
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Thanksgiving
• Paid and Unpaid Leave for:
• Bereavement
• Jury Duty
• Family and Non-FMLA Medical Leave
• Military Leave
• Employer
  - Sponsored Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance (for full time employees)
• External Employee Assistance Program (EAP) (for full time employees)
• 401K and Profit Sharing Plan
• Educational Benefits, Including:
• DSP Credentialing through the NADSP
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Tuition discounts at local colleges and universities
• Access to Various Voluntary Insurances and Benefits
• Staff Recognition Program
• Other Financial Benefits, Including but not limited to:
• Dayforce Wallet (On-Demand Pay)
• Marrakech’s Home ownership Program
• Perfect Attendance Bonus Program
• Recruitment Referral Bonus
• Other Corporate Discount Programs

Marrakech is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The hiring and promotion of employees will be based upon qualifications without regard to race, color, sex, pregnancy, religion, age, marital status, national origin, ancestry, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, protected activity or any other basis prohibited by law.