The Certified Peer Support Specialist is responsible for providing direct and indirect residential peer support services and advocacy to individuals in residential treatment for substance use and/or co-occurring disorders. This position will collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to help persons in recovery achieve their personal recovery goals by promoting self-determination, personal responsibility, resiliency and empowerment. Activities include onsite peer support, peer mentoring and coaching, resource connecting, facilitation of recovery, educational and support groups, and building community supports. The Certified Peer Support Specialist will perform services within the boundaries and scope of their expertise under the supervision of the Lead Clinician and within the ethical guidelines of Peer Support professionals.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Facilitate recovery, educational, support and alumni groups on topics including self advocacy, wellness, life skills, self-care, goal setting and decision making.
Work with clients to build sustainable community and social supports and resources; engage in community networking as needed. Community networking may include social, recreational, spiritual, educational, or vocational linkages, identification of self-help groups, and other efforts made to make meaningful, cooperative connections between the clients and recovery supports.
Perform daily tasks of the residential facility as assigned, including but not limited to medication monitoring, searches of persons/belongings, DSS communications, log book maintenance, COD coverage, completion of initial orientation paperwork and consents, and transportation assistance.
Education and Experience:
Other:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
This job description covers the most significant duties but does not exclude other assignments or related duties.
