Peer Support Specialist/Community Health Worker

Job Description Harborview Medical Centers Mental Health and Addiction Services (HMHAS) has an outstanding opportunity for a Peer Support Specialist. WORK SCHEDULE 20 hours per week, 50% FTE Day Shift POSITION HIGHLIGHTS Model resiliency in overcoming obstacles common to those with mental illness Serve a wide diverse population of clients, all of whom have clear and persistent mental illness Help clients reach goals and provide the support needed to accomplish them PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Serve as a recovery role model by demonstrating resilience and, as appropriate, sharing lived experience to support individuals with serious mental illness Support consumers in identifying and achieving recovery-oriented goals; collaborate with practitioners to coordinate appropriate services and act