Peer Counselor
About The Position
The Peer Support Specialist provides flexible, community- and program-based peer support to individuals experiencing severe behavioral health and/or substance use disorder challenges. The role promotes recovery, empowerment, and community integration by supporting individuals in directing their own recovery and advocacy, developing and using recovery skills, learning about available service options and choices, and utilizing natural community resources. The specialist also helps foster wellness and self-worth. This position is with Providence St. Peter Hospital and supports Providence’s patient-focused, whole-person care approach.
Requirements
- Certified Peer Specialist (Facility Managed) upon hire.
- A minimum of 2 years in recovery.
- Driving may be necessary upon request; caregivers must comply with applicable state driving laws and requirements and provide proof of a driver license and auto insurance upon request.
Responsibilities
- Provide flexible, community- and program-based peer support services.
- Promote recovery, empowerment, and community integration for individuals with severe behavioral health and/or substance use disorder challenges.
- Facilitate opportunities for individuals receiving services to direct their own recovery and advocacy process.
- Teach and support the development and use of skills that facilitate recovery.
- Promote awareness of available service options and choices and the use of natural community resources.
- Help facilitate the development of wellness and self-worth.
Benefits
- Providence states that it offers benefits designed to support employees and their families in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
