Company Overview
Consumer Care LLC has been dedicated to supporting adults with mental health challenges since 1998. Our comprehensive services include community-based recovery supports, case management, therapy, partial care programs, and substance abuse treatment. We are committed to empowering individuals on their journey to wellness through compassionate and personalized care.
Overview
We are seeking a passionate and energetic Certified Peer Support Specialist to join our dynamic team. In this vital role, you will serve as a trusted advocate and mentor for individuals navigating mental health conditions, substance use disorders, and co-occurring disorders. Your lived experience and recovery journey will inspire hope and motivate clients toward positive change. This paid position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve while working within a supportive, collaborative environment.
Duties
- Provide peer support advocacy by sharing personal recovery experiences to foster hope and resilience among clients
- Assist individuals in developing coping strategies through motivational interviewing and harm reduction techniques
- Offer crisis management and intervention during emotional or behavioral episodes, ensuring safety and stabilization
- Support clients in navigating behavioral health services, including addiction counseling and social work resources
- Maintain strict confidentiality of client information while documenting interactions accurately within electronic health record (EHR) systems
- Engage with culturally diverse communities to promote inclusivity, understanding, and tailored support approaches
- Mentor clients through recovery goals, emphasizing strengths-based approaches and client-centered communication
Experience
- Proven experience working with individuals with mental health conditions, substance use disorders, or co-occurring disorders
- Demonstrated ability in crisis intervention and crisis management techniques
- Familiarity with behavioral health practices, addiction counseling, harm reduction strategies, and motivational interviewing methods
- Experience working with culturally diverse populations to ensure equitable support services
- Strong communication skills for effective client engagement and advocacy
- Knowledge of social work principles and peer support advocacy best practices
- Comfort using electronic health record (EHR) systems for documentation and case tracking
- Personal experience with recovery from mental health or substance use challenges is highly valued
Join us to be a catalyst for positive change! Your dedication can transform lives by providing hope, guidance, and compassionate support every day.
Pay: From $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
