Peer Support Specialist

CBWF • Corpus Christi, TX

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About The Position

Job Title: Peer Support Specialist Non-Exempt Reports to: Project Director Summary: A peer support provider is a person who uses their lived experience of recovery from mental or substance use disorders or as a family member/caregiver of such a person, plus skills learned in formal training, to deliver services to promote recovery and resiliency.

Requirements

• High school diploma, or its equivalent, Or at least five years' experience with people with mental health histories.
• Must be able to identify with the population of focus by living with a substance misuse disorder.
• Bilingual preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of populations in a diverse community.
• Knowledge of community agencies and resources.
• Experience working in a community-based setting for at least 1 to 2 years preferred.
• Good communication skills, such as listening well, and using language appropriately.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients in articulating personal goals for recovery using one-to-one and group sessions.
• Assist clients in working with their case manager or treatment team in determining the steps he/she needs to take to achieve these goals and self-directed recovery.
• Assist clients in setting up and sustaining self-help (mutual support) groups, as well as means of locating and joining existing groups.
• Immediate crisis response if necessary.
• When applicable and appropriate administer relevant screenings.
• Willing to share your own experiences and what skills, strengths, supports and resources you use.
• Model effective coping techniques and self-help strategies.
• Work with the clients and other treatment team staff to develop a treatment/recovery plan based on each client's identified goals in their integrated service plan.
• Facilitate peer-support groups.
• Referrals to appropriate mental health services
• Participate in local street outreach to identify and screen target population.
• When applicable, provide transportation for clients to appointments at CBWF.
• The above duties are not limited to a specific grant.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees