Community Connections, Inc.·District of Columbia
The specialist acts as a mentor to consumers, promoting hope and empowerment while advocating for resources needed for recovery. They provide one-to-one counseling, facilitate support groups, and encourage consumers in building social and vocational networks.
$19.55 - $28.70 based on experience
Key responsibilities
Serves as mentor to consumers to promote hope and empowerment.
Advocates with and for the consumer to access resources needed to support recovery.
Provides one-to-one counseling to identify and support personal recovery goals while building resiliency.
Facilitates rehabilitation, psycho-educational, and recovery support groups by providing expertise and consultation from a consumer perspective.
Encourages and supports consumers in building their community and social networks which may include social, recreational, spiritual, educational, or vocational linkages.
Supports consumers in developing parenting, life, and decision-making skills.
Participates in training relevant to position and to the maintenance of certification.
Completes all documentation necessary for good clinical care and accurate billing. One hundred percent compliance is expected.
In addition to role responsibilities, each staff member of Community Connections has the following responsibilities as a part of their employment:
Models and reinforces Community Connections mission to provide behavioral health, residential services, and primary health care coordination for marginalized and disenfranchised women, men, youth, and children living in the District of Columbia, many of whom are coping with challenges including mental illness, addiction, and the aftermath of trauma and abuse.
Models and reinforces Community Connections values of quality, innovation, respect, equity, and integrity daily.
Reinforces Community Connection’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Protects the privacy of our consumer’s protected health information by maintaining compliance with HIPAA and other relevant CC related IT security regulations.
Completes and stays current on role specific and organizational wide training.
Performs other duties as assigned on an as-needed basis.
Candidates must possess a Certified Peer Specialist credential through the Department of Behavioral Health and demonstrate advanced knowledge of mental health principles. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and the ability to resolve practical problems while interpreting complex clinical concepts are also required.
Market context
In the District of Columbia, behavioral health roles often show steady demand because providers need staff who can support clients, coordinate care, and work within clinical and community-based settings. These positions can be competitive when they require a Certified Peer Specialist credential, advanced mental health knowledge, and comfort using Microsoft Office while interpreting complex clinical concepts. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, and confirm that your credential and peer-support experience are clearly reflected in your application.
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