Certified Peer Support Specialist - Adult Services

Easterseals MORC • Southfield, MI

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About The Position

Promotes and participates in activities that enhance consumer recovery such as community inclusion activities, advocacy and anti stigma, education opportunities, etc. Direct services may include outreach and engagement, linkage to community supports, transportation, in-home services, group facilitation and advocacy. Attends team meetings and receives assignments from supervisor, team leader or designee. Collaborates team and staff in identifying program environments that are conducive to recovery; lending their unique insight into mental illness or dual diagnosis and what makes recovery possible. Develops client decision-making and participates in the person-centered planning process. Facilitates consumers in determining goals and objectives that will help reach recovery. Assists consumers in creating relapse prevention strategies (WRAP). Supports consumers in obtaining services that suit their individual recovery needs.

Requirements

• Certified Peer Support Specialist credentials.
• Insight into mental illness or dual diagnosis.
• Understanding of recovery principles.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with WRAP (Wellness Recovery Action Plan).

Responsibilities

• Promote and participate in activities that enhance consumer recovery (community inclusion, advocacy, anti-stigma, education).
• Provide direct services including outreach, engagement, linkage to community supports, transportation, in-home services, group facilitation, and advocacy.
• Attend team meetings and receive assignments.
• Collaborate with team and staff to identify recovery-conducive program environments.
• Lend unique insight into mental illness or dual diagnosis and recovery possibilities.
• Develop client decision-making skills.
• Participate in the person-centered planning process.
• Facilitate consumers in determining goals and objectives for recovery.
• Assist consumers in creating relapse prevention strategies (WRAP).
• Support consumers in obtaining services that meet their individual recovery needs.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed