Job Description

Overview Join to apply for the Forensic Peer Support Specialist FHARPS role at Kitsap Mental Health Services Forensic Programs – Peer Support Specialist FHARPS Program Hiring Range: $20.07 - $24.58 Per Hour Benefits: 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, pro-rated for part-time employees. Company-Paid Life & Disability Insurance: Short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance provided at no cost. Student Loan Assistance & Professional Development: Student loan repayment assistance and training opportunities to advance your career. 403(b) Retirement Plan: Investment options with potential company contributions based on eligibility. Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential support for personal and professional challenges, including counseling and financial advice. Pets Best Pet Insurance: Pet insurance coverage for cats and dogs. 2MorrowHealth Behavioral Change App: Free access to an app supporting wellness goals. Home Support Services: Resources to assist with housing journeys. Dynamic, Collaborative Team Environment: A team culture that values collaboration, creativity, and support. 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 FHARPS 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. Primary Responsibilities: Use your lived experience to provide individualized peer support to clients in the FHARPS 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, including response to suicidality, substance use education and treatment, and readiness for meaningful daily activity including employment. Provide practical help and supports to help clients gain access to health care services and other necessary services such as legal services, housing subsidies, and funding alternatives. Minimum Qualifications: EDUCATION: High School Diploma or GED EXPERIENCE: Entry level (no prior related work experience) This position requires driving clients in a personal vehicle on behalf of the agency; must meet agency driving requirements including minimum age 21, motor vehicle history check, valid driver’s license in Washington, and reliable insured transportation. Potential requirement to enter jail to engage with clients; must obtain jail access by passing background check annually. LICENSURE: Agency Affiliated Counselor Registration. Completion of the Washington State Mental Health Division’s Peer Counselor Training and certification as a Peer Counselor within six months of employment. Preferred Qualifications: EXPERIENCE: Relevant experience working with clients with severe and persistent mental illness. Capacity to work well with children and families. Performance Requirements

KNOWLEDGE:

Maintain a working knowledge of current trends in community mental health, including health care reform and automation of job tasks using computer technology. Maintain a working knowledge of mental health rehabilitation standards.

SKILLS:

Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other employees, clients, organizations, and the public. Communication – Communicates clearly and concisely. Computer skills - operating a personal computer, fax machine, printer, and copier proficiently. Abilities: Maintain professional boundaries while balancing peer and employee roles; seek clinical supervision where necessary, particularly around boundary issues. Meet or exceed productivity standards. Provide oral and written feedback on consumer progress to the treatment team, including timely completion of e-cet based clinical notes. Work cooperatively and collaboratively as a team member. Equipment Operated: Standard office equipment. Work Environment: Frequent mobility and/or sitting for extended periods. Mental/Physical Requirements: Ability to walk, sit, use hands, reach with arms, talk, listen; peripheral vision required. Our recruitment processes are designed to prevent discrimination against our people regardless of gender identity or orientation, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, citizenship, or any aspect which makes someone unique. #J-18808-Ljbffr Kitsap Mental Health Services

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Temporary work, Part time, Work experience placement, Work at office,

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