Peer Support Specialist

Horizon House Careers • Philadelphia, PA

44d • Onsite

About The Position

This role functions as a member of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team that promotes self-determination, personal responsibility, and empowerment inherent in self-directed recovery. The Peer Support Specialist will assist program participants with mental illnesses to regain control over their own lives and their own recovery process.

Requirements

• A person who is self identified as having met the criteria for substance abuse disorder as defined in Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (who utilizes or has utilized Substance Abuse and / or mental health).
• Demonstrates knowledge of recovery/wellness principles and ability to model and mentor the recovery process and demonstrate effective coping skills
• A high school diploma or GED
• Ability to establish supporting trusting relationships with people with mental illnesses and respect for peoples’ rights and personal preferences is essential.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a focused interdisciplinary team.
• Local travel required.
• Flexibility in scheduling and available to do 24-hour on-call coverage.

Nice To Haves

• Frequent interactions with peers who are at different stages of recovery.

Responsibilities

• Function as a member of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team that promotes self-determination, personal responsibility and empowerment inherent in self-directed recovery
• Assist program participants with mental illnesses to regain control over their own lives and their own recovery process
• Help Participant identify and achieve specific self-determined goals.
• May be required to assist with crisis intervention in emergency situations in an ancillary/supportive role educating and supporting peers.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED