Peer Counselor
About The Position
The Peer Support Specialist provides flexible, community/program-based peer support services that are designed to promote the recovery, empowerment, and community integration of individuals who have severe behavioral health and/or substance use disorder challenges by facilitating opportunities for individuals receiving service to direct their own recovery and advocacy process, by teaching and supporting the development and utilization of skills needed to facilitate the individual's recovery, promoting the knowledge of available service options and choices and the utilization of natural resources in the community, and helping facilitate the development of a sense of wellness and self-worth. Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Providence St. Peter Hospital and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we Providence know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.
Requirements
- Certified Peer Specialist (Facility Managed) upon hire.
- Must comply with all state laws and requirements for driving if driving is necessary for the role.
- Must provide proof of driver license and auto insurance upon request if driving is necessary.
- 2 years in recovery for a minimum of 2 years.
Responsibilities
- Provide flexible, community/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 to direct their own recovery and advocacy process.
- Teach and support the development and utilization of skills needed to facilitate individual recovery.
- Promote knowledge of available service options and choices.
- Promote the utilization of natural resources in the community.
- Help facilitate the development of a sense of wellness and self-worth.
Benefits
- Best-in-class benefits uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
