Peer Support Specialist Job Description Template
Our company is looking for a Peer Support Specialist to join our team.
Responsibilities:
- Motivation and self-direction; ability to prioritize competing responsibilities;
- Other additional duties that are assigned by management not outlined above;
- Possess SMART Recovery training or complete in one year;
- Assist residents in identifying, setting and accomplishing personal goals for recovery through the use of individual and group activities;
- Flexibility with client’s priorities, evolving needs, and goals;
- Ability to meet deadlines;
- Actively participate in conflict resolution and problem solving with residents as needed;
- Computer competency, including the ability to enter and access data relevant to program, required;
- Maintain thorough records of all services delivered. Submit data in a timely manner and in the format provided;
- Ensure confidentiality of verbal and written client information, in accordance with HIPPA standards and agency policy;
- Work with Program Staff to enhance recovery experience for those with SUD;
- Possess CCAR training or complete in one year;
- Ability to work autonomously and as a member of a diverse team;
- Assist residents in developing Activities of Daily Living skills (ADL), such as cooking, housekeeping, personal hygiene, budgeting or shopping;
- Ability to work with other community-based youth services organizations.
Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent;
- Minimum one year in recovery;
- Experience with navigating a behavioral health system and other community support programs is preferred;
- Valid driver’s license may be required for Peer Support Specialists providing transportation to clients;
- Ability to network within the community and work with diverse populations;
- A commitment to recovery, choice, empowerment, and peer support;
- Fluency in a second language helpful;
- Able to demonstrate clear, professional boundaries;
- Basic computer skills and the ability to learn current electronic record management system;
- Capable of creating and facilitating a variety of group activities that support and strengthen recovery;
- Able to interact sensitively and effectively with people with disabilities and from different cultural backgrounds;
- To have an understanding, appreciation and commitment to the mission and philosophy of National Church Residences;
- Fluency in a second language helpful, Nepali or Arabic preferred;
- Effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills;
- Knowledge of community based resources is preferred.