Certified Peer Specialist

Our Mission

To empower individuals with behavioral health conditions, substance use disorders, and/or developmental disabilities to achieve the lives of their choosing in the community.

Title: Certified Peer/Recovery Specialist I, II, III

Supervisor: Program Director

Summary of

Job Description

Specific Responsibilities

• Conduct regularly scheduled meetings with Members and appropriately engages them to identify interests, strengths, goals, dreams, and aspirations while offering encouragement and empowerment through shared experience.
• To enhance strengths and capabilities for members.
• Meet with members, in collaboration with the treatment team, to develop individualized treatment plan goals.
• Meet with members to collaborate on the development and utilization of their Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP plan).
• Provide support and follow up on treatment interventions per treatment team.
• Facilitate groups based on specific skills, passions, and Member needs.
• Co-Facilitate skills groups and other groups as requested by program leadership
• Attend and participate in treatment team meetings, provide feedback regarding members and offer unique perspectives.
• Supports members in planning for and attending 12 Step Meetings, finding a Sponsor, doing Step Work when appropriate.
• Support Member use of DBT skills as taught by Team (training will be provided)
• Serve as an advocate for Members while continually supporting, teaching, and encouraging self-advocacy skills.
• Support with welcoming newly admitted Members to the Project Transition/ PCS Mental Health community. Assist in orientation to the program by sharing information on program structure and opportunities, tour and introductions to community and staff.
• Promoting community integration through the connection of resources by linking support, mutual-help groups, social clubs, volunteer and paid job opportunities.
• Serve as a role model with a willingness to appropriately share personal experience with members, families, and staff by demonstrating that recovery is possible.
• Support Members in the development and implementation of their transition goals and plans.
• Provide timely documentation in electronic health record (EHR) regarding Member progress, goals, struggles and utilization of member strengths, skills and support.
• Timely documentation of any/all meaningful activities with Members, including groups, outside meetings, community outings, etc.
• Participation in agency internal workgroups, trainings, and meetings.
• Attend continuing education requirements as required.
• Maintain CPS/CRS Certification.
• Provide group vocational education for all program Members
• Provide individual vocational training/ coaching for individual Members
• Support Members with job readiness through resume development, mock interviews and skill building
• Provide vocational and educational resources to Members
• Support Members in learning how to make good healthy choices in terms of health and wellness
• Facilitate groups to improve wellness outcomes
• Support with PCP and other wellness appointments in the community

Additional Performance Expectations

Qualifications

• The CPS/CRS will have at least a high school diploma or equivalent (required); bachelor’s degree (preferred)
• At minimum, an individual must meet the CPS/CRS training qualifications and is able to provide documentation of completing the CPS or RPS training in its entirety.
• CPS/CRS must maintain certification throughout the tenure of employment in this capacity.
• Must possess a valid, non-commercial driver's license with a clean driving record and have the ability to operate company vehicles in accordance with safety regulations.
• Skilled in Microsoft Office.
• High energy individual with strong work ethic and ability to multi-task
• Interest and ability in having fun in the workplace.
• Must be a self-motivator.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

For all Full-Time Employees our benefit package includes

• Paid Time Off
• Health Insurance available within 60 days of hire
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• STD/LTD
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Health Spending Accounts
• Able to participate in company 401K after 6 months of hire
• Company 401K match up to 3%
• Pet insurance

All Employees have access to our Employee Assistance Program

We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.