Peer Support Specialist

Veterans Recovery Resources•Mobile, AL

About The Position

The Peer Support Specialist uses VR’s unique clinical approach to demonstrate and share lived experiences with clients and patients across the VR continuum of care. The PSS will assist veterans, first responders, military members and families by offering supportive services including community referrals and resources and most importantly, hope. The PSS supports clients with mental illness through shared recovery experience.

Requirements

Must be a Veteran of the United States Military
Completion of a high school diploma or GED.
Must be in recovery from a diagnosed mental illness or in recovery from drugs or alcohol
Concurrent participation in clinical supervision by a licensed or certified QSAP I, required
DMH Peer Support certification (required) or must obtain certification within 180 days of hire, required.
Obtain and maintain Driver’s Clearance and vehicle insurance.
Ability to maintain highly confidential information, including working knowledge of HIPAA and understanding of privacy, confidentiality and therapeutic boundaries
Ability to develop and maintain rapport with personally and culturally diverse clients
Ability to work collaboratively in an inter-disciplinary team environment.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build trust among coworkers, clients and the community.
Willingness to gain understanding about cultural humility and other principles of trauma-informed care, person-centered care, evidence-based practice, and military cultural competence
Problem-solving and other recovery support services, navigation of regional health care system, transportation services, and linkage to housing and other social services
Knowledgeable about cultural humility and other principles of trauma-informed care, person-centered care, evidence-based practice, and military cultural competence.
Willingness to commit to VR’s organizational values (Integrity, Compassion and Respect) and strategic direction.

Responsibilities

Collect data from clients at intake and follow-ups
Document all services and submit in a timely and accurate manner
Coordinate client care within VR and with courts, social service organizations, regional medical centers/clinics and other health care organizations to ensure proper working relations.
Complete home/community visits.
Implement life skills education.
Utilize tools such as the Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) to assist clients in creating their own individual wellness and recovery plans.
Provide peer services in an individual and group setting as needed
Assist clients in identifying barriers to recovery, relapse warning signs and problem-solving/coping skills.
Assist clients in understanding their mental illness & developing support systems that will aid recovery.
Share personal experience with recovery as appropriate and serve as a role model in promoting recovery.
Maintain necessary administrative & clinical documentation of service activities
Perform other duties as assigned.