Certified Peer Specialist
About The Position
The Certified Peer Support Specialist (CPSS) is a peer over the age of 18 who has lived experience that they are willing to share with others to provide ongoing guidance, coaching, and support to individuals with mental health and/or substance use disorders, helping them to navigate recovery and achieve their goals. There are two part-time positions available for this role: 1) 2nd shift Monday-Friday and 2) Saturdays and Sundays. This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job and is not designed to be an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible duties, tasks, or responsibilities that are required of the employee as they may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
Requirements
- Certification by DMH as a Peer Specialist
- Ability to follow established protocol & work well with others.
- Ability to follow on-going training & supervision requirements.
- Good oral, interpersonal, and written communication skills
- Knowledge of community resources & recovery concept
- Demonstrates HEART while working with clients & co-workers (Helpfulness, Encouragement, Acceptance, Respect & Timeliness)
- Reliable transportation with good 5-year motor vehicle record
Responsibilities
- Provide peer support to adults by sharing your own experiences and building trusting relationships.
- Offer support and guidance to adults as they receive services and support from our organization.
- Connect adults to community supports, natural supports, additional programs.
- Coordinate outreach and efforts in the community.
- Encourage adults to identify goals and create action plans in tandem with the adult’s treatment team to reach them.
- Foster hope and approach adults’ skills from a strengths-based perspective.
- Practice culturally responsive communication and interaction with adults and their families and/or natural supports.
- Act as a resource and safe person for adults to approach with questions, concerns, and accomplishments.
- Facilitate trainings and groups as scheduled and requested.
- Attend staff and agency meetings, trainings, and other events as scheduled and approved by supervisor.
- Complete daily notes and regular documentation as required by our organization’s guidelines.
- Complete other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
