Peer Support Specialist, Behavioral Health
About The Position
Peer Support Specialists function as role models to peers, exhibiting competency in personal recovery and use of coping skills to serve as a consumer advocate and provide consumer information and peer support to help clients move out of shelter and into housing. Responsibilities include performing a wide range of tasks to help clients regain independence within the community, regain mastery over their own recovery process, and move out of shelter into permanent housing. They engage and build relationships and rapport with shelter guests, engaging them in Behavioral Health services. They coordinate, plan, and conduct Behavioral Health education classes, groups and events. They assist clients in applying for and obtaining vital documents—including social security cards, IDs, and birth certificates, and in completing various housing and housing-related applications, including BHA applications. They bring MATCH-enrolled clients on apartment viewings and lease signings as needed. They transport clients to related appointments, including medical, psychiatric, BHA, RMV, social security office, job fairs, furniture bank, etc. They assist clients obtaining any documentation for SSI/SSDI applications. They schedule appointments for clients with key partners and providers including the Mayor’s Health Line, community day shelters. They assist in locating clients to inform them of key housing events and opportunities. They accompany staff on wellness checks and other visits requiring multiple staff for safety reasons. They receive certification for peer support from the Department of Mental Health. Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Computer proficiency –including ability to use Microsoft Word, navigate internet, complete forms online, and send emails.
Nice To Haves
- Previous participation in Mental Health or Substance Abuse service systems as recipient of service and a willingness to convey this experience is strongly preferred.
- 1 year of experience in related field desirable.
- Valid Mass Driver’s license is strongly preferred.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build trust and rapport with individuals from different backgrounds.
Responsibilities
- Perform a wide range of tasks to help clients regain independence within the community, regain mastery over their own recovery process, and move out of shelter into permanent housing.
- Engage and build relationships and rapport with shelter guests, engaging them in Behavioral Health services.
- Coordinate, plan, and conduct Behavioral Health education classes, groups and events.
- Assist clients in applying for and obtaining vital documents—including social security cards, IDs, and birth certificates.
- Assist clients in completing various housing and housing-related applications, including BHA applications.
- Bring MATCH-enrolled clients on apartment viewings and lease signings as needed.
- Transport clients to related appointments, including medical, psychiatric, BHA, RMV, social security office, job fairs, furniture bank , etc.
- Assist clients obtaining any documentation for SSI/SSDI applications.
- Schedule appointments for clients with key partners and providers including the Mayor’s Health Line, community day shelters,
- Assist in locating clients to inform them of key housing events and opportunities.
- Accompany staff on wellness checks and other visits requiring multiple staff for safety reasons.
- Receive certification for peer support from the Department of Mental Health.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
