Certified Peer Specialist

CommonBond•Fort Snelling, MN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

CommonBond Communities invites qualified applicants to apply for the Certified Peer Specialist position at our Upper Post property. The Certified Peer Specialist will work in independent supportive housing setting with military veterans transitioning from homelessness, providing recovery focused mentorship. Our model has been about supporting residents in finding stability and achieving their goals. It’s why we’re more than housing—we combine quality affordable homes with our on-site Advantage Services—because we believe that with the right support and opportunities, all people can thrive. Our core values are Respect, Integrity, Partnership, Innovation, and Excellence. We live these values and look for people who embody them to represent our organization in the community.

Requirements

Qualified peer support specialist with certification required (and/or preferred and required within 6 months of employment)
Personal experience, required with mental health recovery required dual disorders/chemical dependency
Professional experience preferred.
Experience and willingness to utilize evidence based practices and person centered rehabilitation approaches to assist residents with transitioning integration into the community
Knowledge of needs and concerns for individuals with mental illness and chemical dependency
Ability to demonstrate interpersonal communication, team work, and professionalism with residents and team members
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
Demonstrated experience working within diverse communities, which include people of various ages, gender, sexual orientations, national origins, income levels, ability levels, religious affiliations, races, and languages.
Experience utilizing MS Office and web based programs.
Be Certified in CPR and First Aid or have the ability to become certified within six months of starting position.
Be at least 21 years of age.

Nice To Haves

Experience and knowledge of homeless and military veteran populations

Responsibilities

Actively participate in team meetings, including consultation
Promote recovery perspective as the key component to discussions with residents and team members
Facilitate and elicit recovery skills development in mental health and chemical dependency
Demonstrate cultural sensitivity and competency as related to the targeted clients and recovery
Coaching, model, and provide feedback for independent living skills
Function as the peer based bridge for transitioning into stable housing and community resources
Provide recovery education and planning in the residential community setting to support autonomy, personal responsibility, self-control, and independence
Provide outreach to new and existing residents within the community
Plan, promote, and facilitate holistic, wellness focused activities/groups/ learning
Identify barriers to recovery and involvement in community based activities
Work collaboratively with residents to identify strength based skills, set goals, and encourage self-advocacy