Certified Peer Support Specialist

About The Job

Certified Peer Support Specialist
We are seeking Support Specialists to join our team. The Peer Support Specialist will work with clients to ensure implementation of the individualized treatment plan (with active patient involvement) through appropriate linkages, referrals, coordination, follow-up to needed support services, and direct care services.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients in their community
• Follow-up care to assess adherence to medical recommendations
• Aid patients with travel to important meetings and appointments as indicated in the treatment plan
• Aid patients with managing their multiple health issues
• Utilize own experiences to offer individuals assistance in achieving stability and obtaining and maintaining the level of coping and basic life skills that is consistent with their treatment goals
• Linkage to community resources
• Assist clients with self-determination and decision-making
• Teach functional skills such as managing medications, healthcare, resources, daily living, and more
• Model recovery values and personal action to encourage wellness
• Teach and promote self-advocacy and empower clients to use their legal rights
• Maintain and submit required documentation, including treatment plans, service notes, service authorization requests, etc.

Qualifications

• Current Peer Support Certification
• High School diploma
• Valid driver's license with good driving record (preferred)
• CPR, First Aid, NCI training
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Spanish speaking is a plus

Pay, Benefits and Perks

• Healthcare options: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and other voluntary insurances after 90 days
• Sign-on bonus for full-time qualifying candidates
• 401(k) retirement plan with company-matched contributions after 1 year of employment
• Paid time off + for every quarter of perfect attendance