Peer Support Specialist
About The Position
Provides emotional/informational support for program participants and their families. Assists clients with access to positive social connections and community-based or office-based recovery support services. This role will work with community partners and local stakeholders to provide comprehensive care in the community or office. As a part of the community-based or office-based team, the Peer Support Specialist will meet with individuals in office and/or their own environment such as in the client’s home, hospital, the office, schools/work, etc. This role will ensure continuity of care with clients through peer services as well as sharing their own lived experiences to provide clients with education, support, and hope. A variety of clinical training opportunities are available based on program and interest.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Lived experience with mental illness, substance use, or homelessness and/or experience gained through family member’s mental health/substance use.
- Experience navigating the healthcare systems and other community support resources.
- Must have a FL driver’s license.
- Competency with electronic medical records, computer systems, and documentation.
- Strong interpersonal communication skills in order to collaborate with team members and maintain professionalism in the community.
- Accountable and self-directed with daily job duties.
- Knowledge of community resources or ability to learn quickly.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with individuals with mental health or substance use concerns preferred.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain therapeutic relationships with clients and conduct outreach activities.
- Assist clients in identifying personal recovery goals and setting objectives for each goal.
- Provide individual and group peer support services.
- Model effective coping techniques and self-help strategies.
- Facilitate wraparound/recovery supports (e.g., transportation, social connection, job training, benefits enrollment) based on individual treatment plan goals.
- Collaborate with treatment team to develop and review treatment plans.
- Network with community stakeholders to advocate for clients.
- Educate the community about peer support services and the peer-based philosophy.
- Completes all required agency trainings to maintain 100% compliance.
- Maintains departmental productivity expectations.
- Additional training and/or certification may be required based on specific program guidelines.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision health coverage
- Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
- 403b retirement plan with company match
- Paid time off and ten paid holidays
- AD&D Insurance, Life Insurance, and Long Term Disability (company paid)
- Employee Resource Groups
- Continuing education opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
