Certified Peer Specialist
JFK Behavioral Health Center
Job Description
Job Description
Purpose: To promote and contribute to a culture of recovery within and outside JFK by creating hope and optimism for their peers, demonstrated through peer relationships, sharing personal achievements, and exposure to successful experiences.
Responsibilities:
Assist in the development of a culture of recovery and self-determination by:
- Engaging with persons in recovery, identifying their strengths and existing supports and linking them with community resources.
- Creating a partnership with peers and family members by sharing information about support services and resources available through the community.
- Providing education for persons in recovery, staff, and family members through the facilitation of a Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) sessions for persons in recovery and Self-help/mutual support groups for persons in recovery.
- Co-facilitate meetings to nurture a peer support culture, e.g., community meeting, peer council, etc.
- Accompany and support persons in recovery in social/leisure, education and occupational skills and provide hands-on support to teach self-advocacy skills.
- Complete all required program documentation.
- Attend team and other required meetings, contribute to case conferences.
- Attend trainings, and continuing education courses as recommended.
- Adhere to all JFK policies and procedures including confidentiality, HIPAA, compliance, etc.
- Assist in handling peer crisis situations at JFK and in the community.
- Perform outreach activities to re-engage peers in program activities, in person or by telephone.
Requirements:
- Peer Specialist Certification [ Must take CEU credits to maintain certification]
- Current or former recipient of mental health, and/or co-occurring services with a willingness to share personal recovery experiences.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Complete WRAP training and WRAP Facilitator training within 12 months of hire
Schedule : Part time, 18-hours/week
Location : Center City Philadelphia
Vacancy posted 3 days ago
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