Peer Support Specialist Crisis Services

Under the general supervision of the Director of Crisis Services, the Peer Support Specialist – Crisis Services provides support and recovery training to individuals receiving services. The Peer Support Specialist also assists in implementing/creating a recovery environment and acts as an advocate for the needs and rights of every individual. Principal Duties And Responsibilities Provides a variety of peer support services and direct interventions with those seeking recovery. Engage individuals in a recovery partnership and assists in identifying participant’s hopes and dreams and the solutions they are seeking. Teaches recovery and life skills using recovery tools. Shares relevant personal experiences related to the “Recovery Process” for the benefit of individuals in recovery. Models hope, personal responsibility and self-advocacy to demonstrate how recovery goals can be respectfully met and how a belief in self is maintained. Creates a supportive environment for an individual’s recovery. Assists in developing natural supports and community living. Cultivates connectedness in the person’s life (self, others, the environment, and to meaning and purpose). Coordinates with the individual’s clinical team and other supports to arrange services or resources to help the individual achieve their goals. Observe and report individuals’ changes in mental health status, physical appearanceand behavior. Conduct follow up calls, attends meetings and interacts with clients and their families after initial contact. Assists with food preparation, serving and clean up as needed. Completes clinical documentation as required. Understands and adheres to DWIHN compliance standards as they appear in the Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policies. Ensures implementation, quality and coordination of services. Establishes and maintains appropriate working relationships with individual staff, outside agencies and vendors. Performsadditionaloutreach activities in the community as needed. Performs other related duties assigned. Knowledge, Skills And Abilities (ksa’s) Knowledge of DWIHN policies, procedures and practices. Knowledge of the DWIHN provider network and community resources. Knowledge of MDHHS policies, rules, regulations and procedures. Knowledge of Federal policies, rules, regulations and procedures as it relates to DWIHN. Knowledge of #J-18808-Ljbffr Detroit Wayne Mental Health Authority