Peer Support Specialist MH / A&D

Duties and Responsibilities

• Work within a multi-disciplinary team, in accordance with each client’s individualized treatment plan, to assist individuals in accessing resources, addressing barriers related to their mental health and A & D issues, developing perspectives and skills that promote recovery.
• Provide practical help, mentoring, advocacy, coordination, one-on-one individualized support, coaching, problem solving and direct assistance, as needed.
• Aid clients in developing and using natural support, including but not limited to community self-help groups.
• Promote and model self-advocacy and independent living skills for clients, individually and in group settings.
• Share own experiences in appropriate ways, keeping boundaries and forming appropriate paraprofessional relationships with clients.
• Document client progress in agency’s Electronic Medical Record in a professional and timely manner.
• Manage administrative tasks and documentation pertaining to your clients.
• Meet regularly with clinical supervisor and/or ACT Supervisor to review job activities, expectations, client progress and concerns.

Qualifications

• High School graduate
• Have, or have the ability to obtain within 2 months of hire, Peer Support Specialist certification from state approved program
• Be self-identified recipient of mental health services who embraces the philosophy of resilience and recovery

Preferred Education And Experience

• Bilingual – Spanish
• Experience with electronic medical system

Competencies

• Organization skills
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Ability to manage time effectively
• Computer skills and Microsoft Office
• Ability to work cooperatively in a multi-disciplinary team and maintain role clarity

Physical Requirements

• Occasionally stand, walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs;
• Talk or hear.
• Sometimes lift or move office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds.

Position Requirements

• Expected Hours of Work: Full-time position, 40 hours per week. May require longer working hours if necessary.