Certified Peer Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

GENERAL OVERVIEW OF KEY ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Certified Peer Specialist position is designed with recovery as the core value. The Certified Peer Specialist will provide peer support for individuals in the community who live independently. As a team member of the Program, the Certified Peer Specialist provides a personal level of engagement in an atmosphere that is conducive to learning the fundamental principles of recovery. The Certified Peer Specialist is fully mobile and offers specialized therapeutic interaction to individuals on their terms, be it in their homes, a coffee shop or any location in the community that is comfortable for both parties.

ESSENTIAL & CORE FUNCTIONS:

1. Crisis Intervention

2. Problem Solving

3. Conflict Resolution

4. The Cycle of Engagement

5. Cultural Competence

6. Facilitate Peer Support Groups

PREREQUISITES & QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE POSITION:

Required Skills/Abilities:

1. Identifying strengths and goals of program participants.

2. Developing a Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) with program participants.

3. Assessing challenges related to time management, problem solving, social skills and self – esteem of program participants.

4. Assisting program participants with pursuing vocational and educational interests.

5. Assisting program participants with developing natural supports in the community to build self reliance.

6. Identifying community resources for assistance with any barriers to wellness and recovery for program participants. (NA & AA meetings etc.)

7. Assisting members through mobile support with community integrations and community needs.

Education and Experience:

Preferred: A bachelor’s degree

PLUS two (1) years of mental health direct care experience, which may include experience in peer support services

OR

· Need: A high school diploma or General Education Development (GED) equivalent

PLUS four (2) years of mental health direct

Mandatory Requirements

Clearances (Criminal, Child Abuse and FBI)

Proof of Covid Vaccination

Driver License

High School Diploma

Peer Support Certification (C.P.S)