Careers

Passages Family Support is recruiting for experienced certified peer specialists to work on call at Termonn , the first adult peer respite house in Spokane County. Termonn Peer Respite is a peer-run home-like environment for individuals age 18+ in a low level of crisis.

We are recruiting to fill peer specialist on call positions, covering all shifts and days of the week, including holidays.

The peer specialist will:

1) Promote engagement and develop positive relationships with Passages’ Peer Respite clients.

2) Model and teach behaviors that lead to healthy choices, the development of resiliency, and the 10 Components of Recovery.

3) Support guests of the Peer Respite in accordance with their recovery plan using a strengths-based, recovery approach that acknowledges the whole person.

4) The Peer Specialist manages time effectively so that each guest has the opportunity to speak privately with staff should they wish to do so and that each guest’s well-being is monitored.

5) The Peer Specialist provides individual and group activities, for example: talking, facilitating activities that address different dimensions of wellness (physical, emotional, social, financial, music, crafts, watching TV with guests.

6) The Peer Specialist works with the guest to meet the goals identified in their Recovery Plan, including any health goals such as physical activity, healthy eating habits, smoking cessation.

7) The Peer Specialist works to ensure the house atmosphere contributes to rest and comfort of the guests

8) Appropriate professional boundaries are maintained between staff, guests, visitors and others with the expectation of discussions in weekly supervision and training in ethics and boundaries.

9) Peer Specialist practices and communicates to guests the need to maintain confidentiality and privacy.

10) Participate in house management by:

a. Ensuring the house is kept tidy, welcoming, and hygienic.

b. Ensuring assigned tasks are completed timely and in accordance with established procedures and infection control practices.

c. Kitchen is inspected regularly throughout the shift to ensure food items are stored appropriately and the kitchen is clean.

d. Any food handling is done according to accepted safe food handling procedures.

e. Peer Respite staff shall perform minor housekeeping functions such as, for example, sweep, check refrigerator temperature, clean out the refrigerator for left over food when a guest leaves, change bedding when a guest leaves without checking out, etc.

f. Assist in the checking out process for all guests.

g. Change key codes or other assigned security functions when guests depart.

h. If required, transport guests in the company vehicle for them to purchase food, or other activities required for their needs.

i. When there are no assigned guests in Termonn , the Peer Specialist will participate in quality assurance projects, house maintenance activities (indoors and outdoors), and other assigned tasks to maintain Termonn .

Minimum qualifications include at least two years’ experience working as a CPC with individuals age 18 and older in a behavioral health agency. Hiring preference is given to qualified veterans.

Benefits of working at Passages include:

· the full time staff work a 35 hour work week but are paid for a 40 hour work week

· sign on bonus – half paid at first paycheck; 2nd half at gaining permanent status at 6 months

· paid health insurance,

. 13 paid holidays per year for full time staff; overtime pay for those working the holiday

· ability to contribute to a matching 401(k) plan after one year

· employer paid WA Paid Family and Medical Leave act and WA Cares Fund payroll deductions

· 80 hours of vacation leave accrual beginning at hire

· paid lunch periods

· Passages pays half the monthly fee at MUV fitness centers for an employee

· 80 hours of sick leave available at hire

Salary range: salary for full time employees is $26.00 per hour. Salary for part-time employees is $28.00 per hour. Employees who work a holiday are paid time and a half.

Passages is a licensed peer-run behavioral health organization. We invite you to work with a great team. Employees are required to have a driver’s license as transporting clients in the company vehicle may be necessary.

Currently, there are openings as follows:

On-call

Job Type: Temporary

Pay: $26.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Bereavement leave
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• On call

Application Question(s):

• I have the HCA Certified Peer Counselor certification (include this information also in your resume)

Experience:

• peer counselor: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

Come join a great team at Passages Family Support. Passages is a licensed outpatient behavioral health agency providing individual and group services for individuals with mental illness and/or substance use disorder. We are recruiting for a Substance Use Disorder Professional who will provide SUD services to assigned clients. The candidate must have a Master’s degree in the social sciences.

Working with the Recovery Model of Care, the SUDP will provide individual and group therapy to individuals who are diagnosed with substance use disorder. The SUDP will complete ASAM assessments and document in the Passages electronic health record all services provided.

The SUDP will identify level of care required by each individual and develop a recovery- based individual service plan including goals and interventions.

Be part of an interdisciplinary treatment team that helps individuals who are requesting substance use disorder treatment.

Passages has an excellent benefits package. No on-call is required. A significant sign-on bonus is available. We have a 401(k) matching program after one year of employment. Passages staff are considered/paid for full time status but the agency closes at noon on Friday so all staff have an opportunity for a longer weekend. This is a year-round benefit. Licensing supervision may be available at no charge depending on available resources. Passages pays 100% of the employee’s healthcare premium.

Come join a great team. Salary range is $32 to $36 per hour depending on experience.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $32.00 – $36.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person