Peer Support Professional

VALLEY-WIDE HEALTH SYSTEMS INC•Alamosa, CO

12d•$18 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

Valley-Wide Health Systems, Inc. is seeking a compassionate Peer Support Specialist dedicated to empowering individuals through shared experiences, encouragement, and a commitment to fostering resilience and recovery. This role involves mentoring, educating, and supporting individuals in their recovery journey, assisting them in developing skills, achieving goals, and connecting with community resources.

Requirements

Pass a mandatory preemployment drug screening.
Must pass a mandatory criminal background test.
Associate’s degree in computer technology or experience equivalent to 1-2 years’ experience as system support
Strong computer skills and experience with and knowledge of workstation OS.
Experience in supporting workstations and peripherals
Experience in customer service.
Workstation and peripheral deployment
Peer Coding Requirements Experience
Must meet the Peer Coding requirements (below)
Must have lived experience, such as a personal history of: Drug or alcohol addiction and recovery. Mental health condition diagnosis/experience and recovery. Trauma; and/or Provision of care to a minor with an addiction or mental health condition.
Must successfully complete Core Competency Training, provided by the agency.
Must be willing to appropriately use and share personal experiences to promote hope, personal growth, and recovery.

Responsibilities

Provide professional ethics/boundaries, avoid conflicts of interest/dual relationships, model personal responsibility, hopefulness by being a mentor of recovery.
Be a positive example of recovery, modeling personal responsibility, self-advocacy, and hopefulness.
Support and maintain their own recovery.
Educate individuals’ family members and other supportive individuals, about recovery and recovery supports.
Provide peer support services to individuals helping them develop the skills necessary to move forward in their recovery.
Assist individuals in accomplishing their goals; recognize their strengths/challenges and propose helpful strategies for growth.
Assist individuals with investigating, selecting, and utilizing resources, services, and supports.
Work with individuals in groups or one on one providing information and peer support services related to health and wellness.
Initiate contact with individuals, focusing on the content and emotion communicated.
Engage with others in a trauma-free manner while demonstrating genuine acceptance/respect.
Manage difficult situations, ensuring the safety and well-being of those involved.
Maintain a welcoming client/guest-centered environment.
Assist individuals in accessing treatment and navigating systems of care, connecting with community resources.
Demonstrate adequate problem-solving skills, the ability to recognize the need for change.
Maintain up-to-date information about community resources and services.
Document/Communicate individuals’ participation and interactions in Peer activities.
Provide coverage for Peer 613, Peer 404, Day 1, the RAC, crisis paired response, and secure transports.
Ensure peer locations are clean and safe, while delivering high-quality services effectively.
Transport and/or accompany individuals to and from community appointments/activities as directed.