Peer Support Specialist

About the role

This is an at-will direct service position within a program. The position will utilize lived experience perspectives and training to support client participants at Turning Point Community Programs. The peer specialist will provide an avenue for active listening and provide messages of hope and recovery.

Responsibilities

• Supports and teaches recovery principals and use of recovery tools
• Models personal responsibility, self-advocacy and hopefulness
• In partnership with each client, assesses their hopes, strengths, accomplishments, and challenges in order to support client’s stated goals
• Partnership with participant supports the development of their recovery plan
• Provides “on-the-spot” support that is both helpful to the members and consistent with the philosophy of the program
• Maintains monthly guest logs and guests’ records
• Completes/facilitates items on the health and housekeeping log
• Ensures health and safety practices are met and support guests in participating in the procedures
• Supports the philosophy of empowerment, participates in a mutual learning approach
• Attends team meetings as scheduled and required for your position unless excused by the program director/manager
• Completes necessary paperwork as instructed by the program director
• Supports clients in developing reciprocal relationships and natural support systems to strengthen self-sufficiency
• Attends a minimum on one (1) co-reflection group per month
• Adheres to and upholds the policies and procedures of Turning Point Community Programs

Qualifications

• Education, Training and Experience: A typical way of obtaining the knowledge, skills and abilities outlined above is through graduation from High School or completion of GED program. Varied life experience related to mental health.

Skills

• Knowledge of mental health principles and recovery tools
• Ability to model personal responsibility, self-advocacy and hopefulness
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and respect privacy
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Benefits

• Varies

Pay

$21-$22.29

Schedule

Friday to Tuesday 4:00 pm to 12:30 am on weekdays and 12:00 pm to 8:30 pm on weekends
Sunday to Thursday 10:00 am to 6:30 pm
Or Tuesday to Saturday 4:00 pm to 12:30 am