PEER SUPPORT SPECIALIST

Responsibilities

• Provides peer support services to individuals with mental health and/or substance use conditions.
• Utilizes lived experience to promote recovery, resilience, hope, and self-determination.
• Affords assistance in developing coping skills, wellness strategies, and recovery goals.
• Facilitates peer-led recovery support groups and activities.
• Supports individuals in achieving personal goals related to housing, employment, education, and community integration.
• Assists in developing and implementing person-centered treatment and recovery plans.
• Participates in interdisciplinary treatment team meetings.
• Provides advocacy and support for individuals receiving services.
• Aids in preparing for recovery planning meetings and expressing goals, preferences, and needs.
• Provides education and guidance to team members regarding recovery-oriented practices and peer support principles.
• Engages individuals through outreach, relationship building, and ongoing support.
• Provides crisis intervention and support services as assigned.
• Affords assistance in completing assessments, wellness plans, and other recovery-related documentation.
• Supports the development of natural supports and community connections.
• Encourages independence, self-advocacy, and personal growth.
• Maintains accurate and timely service documentation.
• Documents time worked accurately.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Lived experience with mental health, substance use recovery, or co-occurring conditions strongly preferred.
• CPR and First Aid Certification required or obtainable upon hire.
• Experience working with underserved populations preferred.
• Experience supporting individuals with mental health, substance use, or co-occurring disorders preferred.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.
• Minimum three (3) years of continuous driving experience.

Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Effective documentation and recordkeeping skills.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse populations.
• Ability to assess individual needs and connect individuals to appropriate resources.
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries and ethical standards.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing situations and environments.
• Ability to communicate effectively with supervisors, leadership, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Basic computer proficiency and familiarity with Microsoft Office applications.