Peer Support Specialist
Compact Health Services LLC assists our peers with building and understanding the elements of mental health and substance abuse recovery plans by helping create and achieve goals such as life, health, treatment, medications, and overall recovery. Our peers are accepted and treated with dignity and given the opportunity to be part of the Compact Health family, increasing their chance to achieve their goals and become future leaders. We are dedicated to providing quality community-based services while following our 5 core values.
About the role
We are looking for a Peer Support Specialist to join our team and provide support for our clients as they look to overcome substance abuse and mental health disorders. You will work directly with patients to help them address these challenges while they are at our healthcare facility.
Responsibilities
- Arrange medical appointments, therapy sessions, support groups, and other resources to aid the client
- Monitor the client’s behavior, schedule, medication, and activities
- Report any unusual behavior, conflicts, or recovery deviations to the relevant professionals
- Liaise with family members and medical professionals regularly
- Coordinate client logistics such as medical appointments and therapy sessions
- Conduct assessments and provide feedback to the client, medical professionals, and the family
- Conduct support meetings and develop recovery strategies
- Respond to patient emergencies as needed
Requirements
- Proven work experience as a Peer Support Specialist or similar role
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Highly compassionate and attentive to details
- The ability to be on call for emergencies and work on weekends and public holidays
- Relevant training and/or certifications as a Peer Support Specialist