Peer Recovery Specialist

Provide peer-to-peer support and counseling drawing from lived experience Actively engage clients in services through the development of strong rapport, consistent contact, use of motivational interviewing, and de-escalation techniques. Provide outreach services as needed, meeting clients “where they are at” (service location, client’s point of view) Assess immediate safety concerns and respond appropriately to behavioral health crises using verbal de-escalation, conflict resolution, and crisis intervention techniques. Provide a calm, supportive presence during high-stress situations while maintaining professional boundaries and exercising sound judgement Provide individual and group psychoeducation related to recovery skills. Services to target cornerstones of recovery-oriented care (instilling hope, empowerment, self-responsibility and engaging in meaningful roles). Service delivery is consistent with ethical standards and a harm reduction, strength based, trauma informed framework. Shares life experiences and successes with history of homelessness, incarceration and substance use/mental health recovery when clinically appropriate. Coordinate community-based treatment services Assist in developing community living skills, including navigating public systems, accessing resources, and building natural supports. Develop and maintain partnerships with residential, sobering/detox centers for client referrals. Link clients to needed community resources to support independence (e.g. employment, education, recovery). Monitor ongoing participation in services/use of resources and facilitate problem solving to target barriers. Accompany clients to linkage appointments when appropriate. Collaborate with external partners (i.e. DMH, DSH, DPH- SAPC, probation, primary care clinics, etc.) to ensure high quality, integrated care. Engage with multidisciplinary treatment team to coordinate client care Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings with the on site treatment team as well as relevant community partners. Conduct pro-active outreach and engagement to individuals within the PBH building and community alongside members of the treatment team. Maintain awareness of environmental and situational safety risks during client engagement and take appropriate action to ensure the safety of clients, staff, and community members. Actively contribute to planning and execution of clinical interventions in collaboration with the treatment team, ensuring services are person-centered and recovery-focused. Leverage unique skills and abilities of team members in service delivery. Coordinate crisis response with treatment team and support with linkage to available community resources. Documentation and reporting Maintain comprehensive case notes in the electronic health record per program guidelines. Maintain and submit billing records per program guidelines Participate in program data collection per program guidelines. Adhere to mandated reporting requirements. Fulfill baseline Project 180 staff expectations Regular attendance required. Holiday or weekend work may be required. Maintain and uphold the Agency mission statement, values, policies, procedures, and principles. Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor. Maintain active license and/or registrations as applicable (i.e. BBS, CCAPP, Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist Certification) Skills and Abilities Empathetic and able to develop strong relationships with clients