Description:
Job Title: Peer Support Specialist
Non-Exempt
Reports to: Project Director
Summary: A peer support provider is a person who uses their lived experience of recovery from substance use disorders or as a family member/caregiver of such a person, plus skills learned in formal training, to deliver services to promote recovery and resiliency.
Responsibilities:
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Assist clients in articulating personal goals for recovery using one-to-one and group sessions.
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Assist clients in working with their case manager or treatment team in determining the steps he/she needs to take to achieve these goals and self-directed recovery.
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Assist clients in setting up and sustaining self-help (mutual support) groups, as well as means of locating and joining existing groups.
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Immediate crisis response if necessary.
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When applicable and appropriate administer relevant screenings.
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Willing to share your own experiences and what skills, strengths, supports and resources you use.
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Model effective coping techniques and self-help strategies.
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Work with the clients and other treatment team staff to develop a treatment/recovery plan based on each client’s identified goals in their integrated service plan.
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Facilitate peer-support groups.
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Referrals to appropriate mental health services
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When applicable, provide transportation for clients to appointments at CBWF.
*The above duties are not limited to a specific grant*
Requirements:
EDUCATIONAL & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
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Associates degree, or higher.
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Prefer at least five years’ experience with people with mental health histories.
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Must be able to identify with the population of focus by living with a mental health disorder.
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Bilingual preferred.
SKILLS & ABILITIES:
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Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of populations in a diverse community.
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Knowledge of community agencies and resources.
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Experience working in a community-based setting for at least 1 to 2 years preferred.
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Good communication skills, such as listening well, and using language appropriately.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
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Normal workweek schedule is from Monday through Friday 8:00-5:00 PM.
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Some evenings required for support groups and after-hours events.
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Amount of travel required is up to 25% of the time.
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Work will be performed in a typical interior/office work environment, client’s homes.
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Potential for on-call to staff crisis clients.