Peer Support Specialist

Qualifications

• Recovery Peer Support Specialist Certificate (or ability to get it within 3 months of hire).
• HS diploma or GED.
• Self-identify as an individual who has their own lived experience of mental health conditions, and/or substance use, for which they have sought support and has an experience of sustained recovery (greater than one year) to share those experiences in peer-to-peer interactions.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Possess valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record and reliable transportation.
• Certification in first aid, CPR, and Crisis De-Escalation training (if you do not possess active certification training will be provided).
• Able to lift 50 pounds.
• Have availability of home telephone for easy access of Agency contact.
• Able to type and working knowledge/familiarity with computers and electronic clinical record keeping.
• Must obtain and maintain a fingerprint clearance card and pass a background check.

Skills

• Demonstrate good written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to positively interact and develop rapport with mentally ill participants and their families, professional and support staff and various levels of staff from community agencies.
• Able to maintain a calm, non-defensive, supportive attitude during crisis or potential crisis situations.
• Able to operate phone, Fax, copier, and a computer.
• Must be fully ambulatory and able to assist participants.
• Able to operate an Agency vehicle.