Peer Recovery Specialists - Residential

Description

• →Supervise residents to assure their health and safety
• →Provide peer support to those needing support.
• →Meet with clients on a regular basis, or as needed after the initial meeting to discuss routine recovery issues from a peer perspective. 
• →Provide quality program services to the individuals served in a professional manner.
• →Complete required documentation according to program standards and timelines.
• →Provide guidance, encouragement, education and skill-building around wellness planning, crisis planning, and self-advocacy to support the clients' recovery goals.
• →Act as a liaison between the clinical team and clients to ensure each client's needs and preferences are understood and honored whenever possible.
• →Provide services that help clients identify their strengths and to use their strengths to reach their treatment goals, and identify and overcome barriers to participate in community resources.
• →Assist in planning and supervising recreational activities for clients.
• →Maintain confidential client records. Process client record requests.
• →Perform other routine support tasks, including filing, photocopying, answering telephones, and compiling statistical reports.
• →Attend weekly clinical staff meetings as needed.
• →Understand and follow emergency fire and weather policies and procedures.
• →Attain, maintain and promote a positive, safe, harmonious, productive and challenging work environment.
• →Provide culturally sensitive and relevant services to diverse clients and their families.
• →Other duties as assigned or required.

• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Have a High School Diploma, GED or equivalent.
• Have a primary diagnosis of mental illness.
• Demonstrate leadership and advocacy skills, and have a strong dedication to recovery.
• Current DHS certification as a Certified Peer Specialist.