Do you want to make a positive impact on the lives of others? If so, you could become a part of a team creating meaningful, independent and productive lives for those individuals that we serve.

Devereux Florida provides services for children and families. Based out of Orlando, FL, the Peer Specialist position is responsible for:

• Working alongside mental health professionals in Mobile Crisis Team and collaborating on client care. Mobile Crisis serves youth and young adults in Orange, Osceola, and Seminole Counties.
• Using unique, life-altering experiences in order to guide and support others who are in some form of recovery.
• Assist family member/caregiver with transitions through different treatment settings and navigating multiple systems; find and use traditional and non-traditional health services and supports, as well as community and social support networks.
• Help family members/caregivers to identify their options and participate in all decisions related to the care of their loved one (minor youth) or to support their loved one to participate in all decisions related to their care (competent adult); develop problem-solving skills so that they can respond to challenges that may arise while supporting their loved one’s recovery process
• Help family members/caregivers function as advocates for their loved ones and support consumer’s participation as members of their treatment/recovery support team; assist in organizing their time to keep appointments as well as other scheduled contacts with specific providers.
• Encourage family members/caregivers to assist their loved one in developing independent behavior that is based on choice rather than compliance, share experiences and when to listen, and describe personal experiences and help family members/caregivers to discover how to support and advocate for their loved one while maintaining family health and wellbeing

Position Details:

Salary:  Starts at $16.00 - 18.79 / hr (rate is based on education and relevant experience). 

Schedule: Full time

Location: This position is based out of Orlando, Fl; position is not office-based, however, this position will be working directly with families in the community, including in homes, schools, and other community locations.

Benefits and Rewards

We strive to create an inclusive environment, and retain the talented employees who make our organization a great place to work. We offer:

• Paid time off (24 days per year, increase with years of service); Sick time (64 hours per year)
• Tuition Paid Program - Includes 100% of tuition covered (up to $15k reimbursed annually for undergraduate and $25k reimbursed annually for graduate)!  Learn more here.
• Student Loan Repayment - Let Devereux help pay back your student loans with student loan repayment!  Learn more here.
• Retirement – 403(b) through TIAA
• Quality Low-Cost Benefits (medical, dental, vision), pet insurance, plus student loan debt assistance and 30-day benefit eligibility waiting period for new hires! http://mydevereuxbenefits.org
• Free access to Payactiv, a platform to get a portion of your earned wages between pay periods
• Employee Assistance Program and Employee Discounts – Available the first day of employment through Carebridge
• Service Awards – All employees celebrating a five-year increment (5, 10, 15, etc.) anniversary receive taxable compensation in recognition of their long-term commitment to Devereux.

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Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Be a self-identified family member/caregiver of an individual is a current of past user of mental health or co-occurring services who can relate to others who are now caring for someone using those services required
• Certification as a Recovery Peer Specialist or Recovery Support Specialist through the Florida Certification Board or ability to become certified required 
• Associate degree or higher preferred
• Experience in the role of a Peer Specialist: 1-3 years preferred
• WRAP® preferred
• Understanding of local school, criminal justice, behavioral health and other community systems; Recovery Principles, practices, and tools.
• Basic understanding and ability to use/navigate Microsoft Office programs such as Outlook, Word, Excel.

Other Requirements:

• Valid Fl Drivers License
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Successfully pass pre-employment medical screenings which include: Drug Test, and TB Test 

Devereux has a zero-tolerance policy for abuse and maintains policies and procedures to systematically reduce the risk of abuse to occur in our organization. Devereux fosters a culture of reporting abuse, and will cooperate with the authorities to the fullest extent possible.

Company Overview 

Devereux is one of the nation’s largest nonprofit organizations, providing services, insight and leadership in the evolving field of behavioral healthcare. Founded in 1912, Devereux operates a comprehensive national network of clinical, therapeutic, educational and employment programs that positively impact the lives of 10,000+ children, adults – and their families – every year.    

Our Mission: Devereux changes lives – by unlocking and nurturing human potential for people living with emotional, behavioral or cognitive differences.    

With nearly 6,500 employees working in programs across the country, Devereux is a trusted partner for families, schools and communities, serving individuals in the areas of autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, specialty mental health, education and foster care. 

Our Culture, Our Expectations  

At Devereux, Servant Leadership is embedded throughout our culture and every aspect of our organizational framework. Our mission-driven, people-first mindset is at the heart of the compassionate and high-quality programming we provide – every day – for the individuals and families we serve, and other key stakeholders. Devereux offers challenging and exciting work, and our team environment creates an empowering, positive and rewarding atmosphere. To be successful at Devereux, you will: put the needs of others first, feel called to serve and called to lead. As a member of our team, you will be a significant part of our commitment to providing a welcoming and supportive work environment across all programs and services, and within all policies and employee practices.  

We believe a workplace rooted in inclusivity – offering a sense of belonging to all those who walk through our doors – is fundamental to delivering the highest quality healthcare services. Through open dialogue and the creation of brave spaces, we will engage in work that gives each of us a chance to change the world – one person, one family, one community at a time. 

What Devereux Offers You 

In addition to a competitive salary, Devereux provides a comprehensive health and welfare program to eligible full-time employees, family members and domestic partners. Eligible employees are eligible to start benefits after 30 days of employment. In addition, we offer;  

• Medical (including telemedicine via phone, web, app), dental, prescription drug, preventative care, and mental health services. 

• Student loan debt assistance, tuition reimbursement and continuing education assistance. 

• Generous time-off (start accruing 1st day), 403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit, and voluntary/employee paid supplemental life and accident coverage. 

• Employee assistance / work-life balance program. 

Visit www.mydevereuxbenefits.org to see why Devereux is a great place to work!  

Devereux is a drug-free workplace, drug screening required. EOE