UnityPoint Health – Black Hawk Grundy Mental Health Center

Part-time; 20 hrs./week between 8 am – 430 pm; Flexible shift

The peer support specialist is responsible to support and enhance the lives of those diagnosed with Mental Illness by providing empathy, hope and support for peers on a mutual journey of recovery.  More common in the community based setting. Typically has lived through an experience, and one could become a certified peer support specialist.

Why UnityPoint Health?   

Commitment to our Team – We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.   

Culture – At UnityPoint Health, you matter. Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and an unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.   

Benefits – Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.    

• Caring is what we do, and it starts with our team members: expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program as we support you both personally and professionally. 
• You can only give your best when you feel your best, and we help you live well with dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members to give you peace of mind.  
• We strive to make things easier and more personal in health care to set us apart from the rest, and you can experience that commitment through early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, a tuition reimbursement program designed to help you further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family in the way that works for you.  

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment – At UnityPoint Health, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together. Our collective goal is to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected.  

Development – We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.  

Community Involvement – Be an essential part of our core purpose—to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.   

Hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work at  https://dayinthelife.unitypoint.org

• Assist patients in navigating the behavioral health and other Social Determinates of Health Systems
• Meet with patients in clinics, homes, and communities
• Assist patients in progressing toward their goals outlined in their treatment plan
• Help patients access crisis and emergency care as needed
• Provide individual and group psychoeducation
• Provides culturally and linguistically appropriate services
• Mentor patients
• Ba a role model for recovery
• May transport patients
• May train other team members
• May assist non-certified peers in obtaining certification
• Participate in all required trainings and educational activities
• Participate in department level meetings and huddles
• Be responsive to email, phone messages and patient portal messages
• Maintains accurate, concise, and current clinical documentation.
• Maintain Peer certification and follow up with all required CEU training.

Minimum Requirements:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Lived experience with a serious mental illness with demonstrated stability in recovery.
• Valid driver’s license
• Complete Peer Support Training
• Write, reads, comprehends and speaks fluent English
• Certified Peer Support Specialist required within 1 year

Preferred:

• Experience in working with adults with mental illness. 
• Certified as a Peer Support Specialist or Peer Recovery Specialist through the Iowa Board of Certification. 
• Knowledge of community resources.