Peer Support Specialist, Mobile Crisis, Full Time
About The Position
The Certified Peer Recovery Supporter (PRS) provides services to individuals with mental health/substance use disorders. Under direct supervision, the Peer Recovery Supporter will function as a role model to peers pursuing recovery; exhibiting competency in personal recovery and use of coping skills; serve as an advocate, provide information about peer support in outpatient and inpatient settings. The Certified Peer Recovery Supporter performs a wide range of tasks to assist peers in regaining independence within the community and ownership over their own recovery process.
Requirements
- Certified Peer Recovery Supporter (PRS) certification.
- Competency in personal recovery.
- Competency in the use of coping skills.
- Ability to serve as an advocate.
- Ability to provide information about peer support.
- Ability to assist peers in regaining independence.
- Ability to assist peers in regaining ownership over their recovery process.
Responsibilities
- Function as a role model to peers pursuing recovery.
- Exhibit competency in personal recovery and use of coping skills.
- Serve as an advocate for peers.
- Provide information about peer support in outpatient and inpatient settings.
- Assist peers in regaining independence within the community.
- Assist peers in regaining ownership over their own recovery process.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
