Peer Support Specialist
Company: Providence Health & Services
Location: Everett
Posted on: August 5, 2022
Job Description:
Description Peer Support Specialist Providence Regional Medical
Center Everett (FTE 1.0 - Variable) The Peer Support Specialist
provides flexible, community based peer support services that are
designed to promote the recovery, empowerment, and community
integration of individuals who have severe behavioral challenges by
facilitating opportunities for individuals receiving service to
direct their own recovery and advocacy process, by teaching and
supporting the acquisition and utilization of skills needed to
facilitate the individual's recovery, promoting the knowledge of
available service options and choices and the utilization of
natural resources in the community, and helping facilitate the
development of a sense of wellness and self-worth. The Peer Support
Specialist will work as part of a study team, including a physician
principal investigator, research coordinator and other Peers.
Required qualifications:
- H.S. Diploma or GED Or equivalent educ/experience
- Credentialed as a Certified Peer Specialist within 3 months of
hire; must possess a valid driver's license
- 2 years in recovery for a minimum of 2 years Our best-in-class
benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in
staying well, growing professionally and achieving financial
security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our
Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in
our communities About the hospital you will serve. Providence
Regional Medical Center Everett in Everett, WA is the state's most
award-winning hospital for medical care; having received the
HealthGrades Distinguished Hospital Award for Clinical Excellence
four years in a row. Our new state-of-the-art 12 story hospital
tower and the implementation of Epic EMR will significantly enhance
our patient's experience throughout the continuum of care. The
hospital is located in Snohomish County on the Sound and close to
the mountains, so outdoor activities such as snow skiing, kayaking,
and golfing are at your doorstep. The communities in Snohomish have
all the comforts and appeal of small towns, with historical
districts, beautiful homes, interesting boutiques, and unique
restaurants, yet the city life of Seattle and Bellevue are just 30
minutes south, while the cosmopolitan city of Vancouver, BC lies
only 2 hours north. We offer a full comprehensive range of benefits
- see our website for details -
http://www.providenceiscalling.jobs/rewards-benefits About
Providence At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of "Know
me, care for me, ease my way." Working at our family of
organizations means that regardless of your role, we'll walk
alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support
others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an
inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is
essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers
(all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and
a full range of health and social services across Alaska,
California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a
comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people,
advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year
tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable. Requsition ID:
P367810 Company: Providence Jobs Job Category: Behavioral Health
Job Function: Clinical Care Schedule: Full time Shift: Variable
Career Track: Clinical Professional Department: 3002 CLINICAL
RESEARCH PRMCE Address: WA Everett 1321 Colby Ave Providence is
proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Providence does not
discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, disability,
veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin,
sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status,
genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state,
or federal law.
Keywords: Providence Health & Services, Everett , Peer Support Specialist, Other , Everett, Washington
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