Overnight Peer Specialist

About the role

Advocates is seeking a Peer Support professional to help others in their journeys. Peer Specialists are fully integrated team members who provide individualized services to people receiving services from Advocates Mental Health Division.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group peer support services.
• Maintain and distribute current information on community resources related to self-help and recovery.
• Cookordinate and lead informal groups related to peer support, recovery, resiliency, and resources.
• Advocate for client’s preferences in all decision making arenas.
• Connect and network with other area providers and individuals.
• Develop professional relationships with area providers and communicate regularly to ensure all services and resources are being fully utilized.
• Strictly adhere to Certified Peer Specialist Code of Ethics.

Qualifications

• A High School Diploma or equivalent degree.
• Must currently be or have previously been a recipient of the Mental Health Systems Services.
• Must apply to Certified Peer Specialist training within 6 months of job offer and attend training when scheduled.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Must have sensitivity to the needs of the population.
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team.
• Demonstrated understanding of and competence in serving culturally diverse populations.

Pay

$20/hour

Schedule

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday or Saturday.

Benefits

Advocates is committed to cultivating a diverse and welcoming community where everyone feels respected and valued. Advocates fosters a culture of inclusion that celebrates and promotes diversity along multiple dimensions, including race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, partnered status, age, national origin, socioeconomic status, religion, ability, culture, and experience.