Peer Specialist ACT

Texana Center•Rosenberg, TX

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Peer Specialist is an active member of the ACT team and provides peer support services to individuals with a mental illness and/or co-occurring substance use/abuse diagnosis. The Peer Specialist must be able to articulate their shared recovery experiences and work as a mentor to support clients as they identify and work towards their own recovery goals. Assists in obtaining services that suit the client’s recovery needs. Assist patients in setting up and sustaining self-help and other supportive community resources. Teaches and role models the value of every individual’s recovery experience. Models effective coping techniques and self-help strategies. Assists clients in developing empowerment skills and combatting stigma through self-advocacy. Documentation must meet all applicable standards and established performance benchmarks. Must be able to work within a multi-disciplinary treatment team. Must have excellent engagement, time management, organizational skills, and be able to work within an electronic health record.

Requirements

High School Diploma
Certified Peer Specialist at hire or within 6 months of hire
Texas driver’s license in good standing as defined by Texana Center’s procedure
1 year of lived experience with mental illness and treatment and recovery in a community center setting
Excellent engagement skills
Excellent time management skills
Excellent organizational skills
Ability to work within an electronic health record

Nice To Haves

Certified Peer Specialist
Previous paid or volunteer experience providing peer support in a mental health or substance abuse treatment setting.
1 year of work experience providing direct services within a Behavioral Health or Social Service setting
Spanish speaking

Responsibilities

Provide peer support services to individuals with a mental illness and/or co-occurring substance use/abuse diagnosis.
Articulate shared recovery experiences and work as a mentor to support clients in achieving their recovery goals.
Assist clients in obtaining services that suit their recovery needs.
Help patients set up and sustain self-help and other supportive community resources.
Teach and role model the value of individual recovery experiences.
Model effective coping techniques and self-help strategies.
Assist clients in developing empowerment skills and combatting stigma through self-advocacy.
Ensure documentation meets all applicable standards and established performance benchmarks.
Work effectively within a multi-disciplinary treatment team.
Perform SAMA and CPR.
Perform moderate lifting and carrying (15-44#), pushing, stooping, repeated bending, reaching above shoulder, simple grasping, hearing, walking, sitting and twisting.
Utilize ability to see, write, operate office equipment, operate a motor vehicle and have depth perception.