ACTT Peer Support Specialist

Job Responsibilities

• Meet with clients to provide advice and support in accordance with treatment plan
• Aid in peer support groups with assigned consumers on a regular basis
• Support/contribute to daily decision making and problem resolution for clients
• Find and advise clients on resources, encourage follow-through with proposed resolutions, locate social activities, or provide other assistance as needed
• Accompany clients to meetings and participate in meetings of community groups to advocate for consumer needs, lead recovery dialogues/self-help sessions with clients
• Foster client’s development of healthy relationships by encouraging participation in community activities
• Observe behavior and evidence of general well-being and discuss observations with clients
• Model effective coping and self-help techniques to individuals or groups of consumers
• Provide advice to clients on empowerment skills and successful community living
• Inform clients on community resources and how to use them appropriately, provide information to consumers and families on specific topics, as assigned

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent
• One year of experience working with persons with the population supported
• Certified as a Peer Support Specialist or one continuous year as a current or former recipient of treatment (including mental health/substance abuse treatment or diagnosis) and eligibility for certification as Peer Support Specialist by the governing agency
• Complete a minimum of twenty (20) hours of training specific to the required components of the specific service definition including crisis response within the first 90 days of employment
• Valid drivers’ license and automotive insurance
• Pass background check and drug screen
• CPR, first aid, NCI and/or role related certification, a plus

Qualifications

• Pre-employment screening: Complete criminal background, name checked in the registries.
• (OIG exclusions database, Child Abuse Registry, and Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities)
• Drug testing
• Education verification and other credentialing based on position requirements. Proof of employment history or references (if required)
• Positions that require driving: Proof of driver's license, driver's insurance, and vehicle, IF required for providing transportation for individuals

Benefits

• Payactiv: early access to the money you’ve earned from hours you’ve already worked, before payday!
• Employee perks and discount program: to help you save money!
• Paid Time Off (full-time employees only)
• Health/Insurance (full-time employees only)
• 401(k) retirement savings program
• Wellbeing Programs: Physical, Emotional and Financial
• Chronic Disease management programs for hypertension and diabetes (for qualifying employees)
• Training: Free CPR, first aid, and job-specific training opportunities