Peer Recovery Support Specialist - Adult Bridge

Position Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one and/or group peer support to individuals recovering from mental health and/or substance use challenges.
• Share personal experiences to build trust, inspire hope, and foster a sense of empowerment in clients.
• Aid individuals in developing personalized recovery/safety/stabilization plans, including setting goals and identifying strategies for overcoming barriers.
• Navigate the healthcare system, including linking clients to treatment services, social services, housing, and other community resources.
• Collaborate with clinical staff, case managers, and other professionals to ensure holistic, person-centered care.
• Offer education on recovery and wellness, encouraging individuals to take an active role in their recovery.
• Enhance the development of natural supports, coping skills, and other skills necessary for independent functioning in the community.
• Assist re-entry into the community after incarceration, a hospitalization, or other institutional setting.
• Support clients in developing self-advocacy skills and accessing support networks.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of all services provided, in accordance with CCBHC standards.
• Facilitate peer-led recovery groups and workshops depending on program needs.
• Participate in ongoing professional development, training, and supervision.
• Uphold ethical standards and confidentiality in all client interactions.

Qualifications

• Education: Must be a high school graduate or have HS equivalent.
• Experience: Specialized experience as a recipient of mental health services for mental illness and experience working with adults with mental illness.
• Performance Competencies: Communication, Decision Making, Engagement, Initiative and Accountability, Interpersonal, Learning, Organizational Alignment, Quality of Work.
• Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Adaptability, Interpersonal Skills, Initiative, Cooperation, Critical Thinking, Professional Boundaries, Autonomy.