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Access Hub Peer Support

Access Hub Peer Support

Washington County Mental Health ServicesMontpelier, VT, US
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Position :

  • Access Hub Peer Support Division :   Intensive Care Services Supervised by :   Access Hub Program Director Brief Summary of the Position :   An hourly position providing emotional and social support to guests of the Access Hub Program.
  • In addition, peer counselors provide referrals to resources including the Access Hub case manager and therapist, nursing supports, psychiatry, and Sunrise Wellness Center Food Shelf.

Duties and Responsibilities :

  • Welcome Access Hub guests upon arrival.  Assess the immediate needs of the individual and provide support around the initial needs.
  • Collaborate with internal programs and external agencies to coordinate services for Access Hub guests.
  • Provide follow up supports to guests as indicated.
  • Participate in morning rounds as needed.

    • Provide phone supports with programmatic information and supportive counseling Qualifications :

  • Must be a person with lived experience and willing to discuss their experience with mental illness and / or substance use.
  • High School Diploma or equivalent.
  • A valid clean driver’s license with a safe reliable vehicle.
  • The successful candidate will possess strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
  • Candidates will display empathy, good listening skills while using their lived experience to provide meaningful support to guests of the Access Hub.

    • Physical Requirements :

  • The role may involve the following physical requirements : Ability to lift and carry up to 50lbs.
  • Peer may need to transport clients in their personal vehicle.
  • Prolonged periods of sitting and standing during therapy sessions and administrative tasks.
  • Effective verbal communication, including the ability to clearly convey information both in-person and over the phone.
  • Basic manual dexterity to handle documentation and computer-related tasks.
  • Mobility to move within the office environment and between different work locations .
  • The program encourages regular activity in the community and outdoor settings in support of clients’ physical and mental health.
  • Staff must be able to participate in and accompany clients in these activities.
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    Peer Support • Montpelier, VT, US