Peer Support Specialist (H)

The Peer Support Specialist provides a variety of services including advocacy, training, facilitating recovery, educational and enrichment groups, linkages to community resources, and mentoring. Through their personal and professional experience, the Peer Support Specialist supports families and/or individuals seeking to achieve and sustain recovery to reduce the likelihood of reoccurrence. The Peer Support Specialist empowers families and/or individuals by teaching them how to navigate the behavioral health and child welfare systems to achieve resiliency and recovery as defined by the individual and or family. The Peer Support Specialist acts as the “bridge” between the individual and/or family and the case manager or service provider, increasing awareness of their perspective and improving the effectiveness of parent‑professional partnerships. Department Specific Functions Provides supportive services to program participants. Assists individuals with linkage to behavioral health treatment and other community resources. Builds supportive relationships with program participants, emphasizing the development of trust, mutual respect, encouragement, and emotional support. Helps individuals served identify and/or re‑engage with family, friends, and other natural supports and other community resources. Helps set mutually beneficial boundaries with individuals. Helps the individual served identify strengths and recognize successes to promote self‑esteem and empowerment. Reduces or eliminates barriers for individuals served to attend medical appointments. Maintains appropriate standards of confidentiality and ethics. Might have to travel using personal vehicle to different locations where the individual may be served, including home visits. Helps individuals served identify goals and make choices that promote resiliency and facilitate recovery. Responds effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints in a calm, professional manner. Validates the person’s served experiences and provides guidance and encouragement for the person to take responsibility and actively participate in their own recovery. Reports clinical concerns and high‑risk individuals and safety issues as they occur to program staff and supervisors. Ensures that services reflect and support an individual’s differences, language, and cultural diversity. Minimum Qualifications Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required. Certification and Licensing: Peer Support Specialist Certification or willingness to work towards certification within the first year of employment. Experience: Minimum 2 years in recovery. Must have a personal history of recovery from behavioral health, substance use or co‑occurring disorders and be willing to disclose when necessary. Any relevant education, certifications and/or work experience may be considered. Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes: Knowledge in the field of Behavioral health and knowledge of community resources and funding sources are desirable. Must have personal knowledge of mental health/substance abuse recovery, be able to serve as a role model of recovery, and have a minimum of 2 years in recovery. Must pass a post‑offer/pre‑employment Level II Background Check. Outstanding communication skills and the ability to listen with compassion and address sensitive issues in a caring, supportive manner. Excellent interpersonal skills and effective communication with peers and management. The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more. The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Full time Staff #J-18808-Ljbffr Dormont Manufacturing Co