Certified Peer Specialist

About the role

The Adult Services P.H.R.I.E.N.D. Program Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) is direct care that provides flexible, community based services designed to promote the stability, recovery, and community integration of individuals who have a mental illness. The CPS works with individuals in their community environment, assisting them in their recovery through self-disclosure, instilling a sense of hope, encouragement, and vision in the future.

Responsibilities

• Carry out the daily routine of individualized engagement activities with individuals utilizing recovery concepts that include sharing personal recovery experiences, developing a peer relationship that encourages hope in the future, and maximum participation in the community with focus on community integration (e.g., work, school, relationships, physical activities, self-directed hobbies and interests, etc.).
• Aid the individual in identifying and valuing their unique strengths, abilities, and assets, and how to best utilize them to achieve their goals.
• Provide daily information and feedback regarding the individual's behavior, attitude, and physical condition, as a part of participation in the treatment planning process and in Team meetings.
• Serve as a role model and promote self-advocacy so that recovering individuals have a voice that is fully heard in ensuring their needs, goals, and objectives are central in their dealings with provider agencies.
• Participate in the identification of community resources that support each individual's goals and interests.

Requirements

CGRC is a premier behavioral and mental health provider that embraces its employees as partners in its organization's strategic plan. We offer the opportunity to develop leadership competencies and career interests on a personal level. Join any of our organizational committees, task forces, or work groups. If you are furthering your education, we want to be your partner. We are offering flexibility for classes, internship possibilities within our organization, and the availability for licensure supervision for anyone pursuing a professional license. It is important to us that you enjoy a healthy work-life balance and we will encourage you to have personal goals that focus on self-care.

Qualifications

• Experience working with individuals who have a mental illness.
• Ability to provide support and encouragement through self-disclosure and peer relationships.
• Knowledge of recovery concepts and community integration strategies.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to assist in the development of individualized treatment plans and participate in team meetings.
• Passion for promoting recovery and community integration.

Benefits

CGRC offers a competitive compensation package and generous time off and benefits for eligible employees. This includes a relaxed working environment with flexible work schedules, opportunities for career development, and discounts and offers through our Tickets at Work Program. CGRC is an eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Pay

Details about pay are not specified in this posting.

Schedule

Details about the schedule are not specified in this posting.

Skills

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Knowledge of recovery concepts and community integration strategies.
• Ability to provide support and encouragement through self-disclosure and peer relationships.
• Passion for promoting recovery and community integration.

Benefits

CGRC offers a competitive compensation package and generous time off and benefits for eligible employees. This includes a relaxed working environment with flexible work schedules, opportunities for career development, and discounts and offers through our Tickets at Work Program. CGRC is an eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Apply Now

To join our team, apply now. CGRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.