Certified Peer Support Specialist (76791)

Prestera Health Services • Wayne, WV

20d • $19 - $0 • Onsite

About The Position

Provides peer recovery support to individuals in need, assisting them in accessing resources, preventing relapse, and maintaining ongoing engagement in recovery services.

Requirements

• Must possess a high school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certificate.
• Possesses specific knowledge of the mental health and substance abuse population processes and practices, typically learned “on the job,” or which may include a series of training sessions that would comprise a few weeks if done consecutively.
• Maintains current knowledge of standards of care and practices, typically acquired through continuing education.
• A valid state-issued driver’s license and valid Peer Recovery Support Specialist Certification from the West Virginia Certification Board for Addiction & Prevention Professionals are required.
• Prepares basic correspondence and simple reports in Microsoft Word.
• Uses Microsoft Excel to create tables and simple displays of information.
• Creates basic presentations in Microsoft PowerPoint.
• Demonstrates necessary proficiency with all electronic clinical systems, including EHR and scheduling systems, in use at the Company.
• Functions effectively in response to workflow or ongoing direction by supervisors.
• Effectively selects from pre-established alternatives to resolve situations encountered on the job.
• Able to effectively communicate opinions drawn from conclusions using inference and logic.
• Exercises tact and diplomacy in resolving mild conflicts or disagreements.

Responsibilities

• Provides peer recovery services to persons served.
• Completes screening on consumers as needed to determine referral needs, then links to appropriate services and coordinates transportation if needed.
• Assists consumers in identifying early warning signs and helps them identify ways to prevent relapse.
• Provides ongoing follow-up with consumers referred to the program to promote recovery, resiliency, and support.
• Promotes peer recovery in the community and within programs.
• Promotes peer recovery services to the community to help break down stigma.
• Works with external customers to identify consumers who may benefit from treatment or support services.
• Assists in the treatment of persons served by providing paraprofessional support by helping consumers develop coping skills, self-help skills, and communication skills.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED