Peer Support Professional

Health Solutions West•Grand Junction, CO

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

As part of a multi-disciplinary team, the Peer Support Professional will provide direct support to individuals experiencing mental health and co-occurring challenges. They will serve as a client advocate within systems, provide mentoring and education, and model wellness and recovery. Peer Support Professionals work directly with adults, adolescents, children and their families/supports. The Peer Support Professional will follow the ethical guidelines set in place by The National Association of Peer Supporters (NAPS) in order to perform a wide range of tasks, supporting clients in regaining control over their own recovery. Peer Support Professionals provide voluntary, strength focused, person driven support in group and individual settings. Services are provided at Health Solutions West, Health Solutions West and/or other community-based locations.

Requirements

Must be someone with lived experience with mental health condition(s) and/or substance use condition(s).
Must be a current or former consumer of mental health and/or substance abuse services, preferable in the public mental health system.
Ability to organize and prioritize workload in a sometimes hectic environment with frequent interruptions.
Organizational skills and creative problem-solving skills.
Knowledge of and ability to apply de-escalation skills.
Ability to express oneself clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Working knowledge of Windows based computer applications to include Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, and Internet access.
Ability to efficiently utilize various computer software applications, including an electronic health record (EHR).
Ability to operate standard office equipment including calculator, copy machine, fax and multi-line telephone.
Must already be authorized to work in the US; sponsorships not available.

Nice To Haves

Prior peer support training is preferred OR employee must complete 80-hour Peer Support Training provided by CO Mental Wellness Network once hired.
CO Peer and Family Specialist (CPFS) credential is preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve as a client advocate within systems.
Provide mentoring and education.
Model wellness and recovery.
Work directly with adults, adolescents, children and their families/supports.
Follow the ethical guidelines set in place by The National Association of Peer Supporters (NAPS).
Support clients in regaining control over their own recovery.
Provide voluntary, strength focused, person driven support in group and individual settings.
Observe, report, and document client’s recovery process in electronic health record (EHR).
Utilize individual and group supervision(s) to develop proficiency in the peer role.
Take initiative while working independently and/or as part of a treatment team.
Uphold the mission and goals of HEALTH SOLUTIONS WEST/HEALTH SOLUTIONS WEST.
Utilize interpersonal and communication skills to develop and maintain effective working relationships with all internal and external employees, clients and community members.