Job Summary:
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Family Peer Support Worker to join our team. As a Family Peer Support Worker, you will provide assistance and support to individuals facing various challenges, such as mental health issues and crisis situations. Your role will involve mentoring, and advocating for clients to help them achieve their goals and improve their overall well-being. You will work along side of our clinicians helping the family learn our model of treatment and reinforcing what they learn in therapy. The Family Peer Support Worker advocates for the family in the community and helps them to get their basic needs met.
Duties:
- Provide one-on-one support and guidance to clients in a compassionate and non-judgmental manner
- Assist clients in developing and implementing personalized care plans
- Conduct assessments to identify clients' needs and develop appropriate intervention strategies
- Utilize motivational interviewing techniques to empower clients and promote positive change, and help them learn and implement the healing in resonance model
- Collaborate with other professionals, such as social workers and behavioral health specialists, to ensure comprehensive care for clients
- Assist clients in accessing community resources and support services
- Monitor client progress and document observations accurately
- Maintain confidentiality and adhere to ethical standards in all interactions
Qualifications:
- Must be a certified Family Peer Support Worker
- Proven experience working with individuals facing mental health challenges or crisis situations
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment as well as independently
- Empathy, patience, and the ability to establish rapport with diverse populations
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively
Note: All positions at our organization are paid positions. We value the contributions of our employees and believe in providing fair compensation for their work.
If you are passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of others and possess the necessary skills and qualifications, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding opportunity.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $20.00 - $30.00 per hour
Expected hours: 15 – 30 per week
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
License/Certification:
- Certified Family Peer Support Worker (CFPSW) Certification (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Albuquerque, NM 87108 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Albuquerque, NM 87108: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Albuquerque, NM 87108