Peer Support Specialist

Freeman Health System

Joplin, MO

# Peer Support SpecialistApplylocations: OC New Directionstime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR111875**Job Description Summary**: The Certified Peer Specialist is responsible for providing supportive rehabilitation and recovery support services to individuals impacted by a variety of behavioral health issues who are learning to manage aspects of their mental illness/substance abuse recovery.**Education:*** Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.**Work Experiences:*** Must be a recipient of or have received mental health services in the recent past.**Responsibilities:*** Provide ongoing emotional support and guide, teach and coach skills for managing mental health issues.* Train, coach and support individuals in learning social and daily living skills.* Accompany to appointments to provide support, advocacy and encouragement in discussing issues with doctors and therapists.* Provide community living skills coaching and teaching to develop independence and self-sufficiency.* Assist individuals in accessing public services to include financial, housing, emergency service needs, food, shelter and clothing resources.* Assist in accessing support groups in the community.* Assist in developing Wellness and Recovery Plans with clients.* Assist in learning Illness Management and Recovery skills to become familiar with signs and symptoms of mental illness.* Teach stress reduction exercises.* Certified Peer Specialist shall report to and perform other work-related duties as assigned by the Assistant Director of Crisis Services.* Performs specified administrative tasks as determined by the Assistant Director of Crisis Services and/or Director of Crisis Services* Perform all other duties as assigned.
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