Peer Specialist-Male Only

Overview

Starting Rate: $20/hour
Schedule: 10am-6pm, and one weekend day

Who We Are

At Advocates, we provide comprehensive services for people facing developmental, mental health, or other life challenges. We're a nonprofit, mission-driven organization with a person-centered approach, empowering the individuals we support to make choices, build independence, and live full, meaningful lives. Our work is rooted in respect, compassion, and inclusion, and we envision a world where individual differences are appreciated and celebrated.

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

• 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.