Certified Peer Support Specialist II

4 weeks ago

Kerrville, United States Texas Department of Aging & Disability Services Full time
Job Summary:

We are seeking a Certified Peer Support Specialist II to join our recovery team. As a Certified Peer Support Specialist II, you will provide peer support services to patients with mental health diagnoses, forensic commitment, and/or addiction issues.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide peer support services to patients, including facilitating individual and group conversations, and providing support for self-directed recovery.
  • Model recovery achievements and support persons served with their recovery efforts.
  • Build and maintain individual relationships and share recovery stories with persons served and external stakeholders.
  • Advocate with clients in combating stigma through self-advocacy and demonstrate how they have handled similar problems.
  • Teach individuals how to identify and combat negative self-talk and how to identify and overcome fears.
  • Provide peer-to-peer support for individuals in articulating personal goals for recovery using one-to-one and group settings.
  • Support persons served with preparation for team meetings, and assure persons served can participate to the best of their ability in the recovery planning meeting.
  • Complete all required documentation, focusing on services provided and the individual's ability to participate in the recovery process.
Requirements:
  • Knowledge of the recovery process, person-centered care, and trauma-informed care.
  • Knowledge and skill to teach and engage in basic problem-solving strategies to support individual patients in self-directed recovery.
  • Knowledge of the signs and symptoms of mental illness and the ability to address symptoms using personal experience strategies.
  • Knowledge and skill sufficient to use community resources necessary for independent living and ability to share those skills with other individuals.
  • Working knowledge of current trends and developments in the mental health field.
  • Skills in the use of a computer and applicable software.
  • Ability to communicate effectively and provide support and encouragement to persons served toward achievement of an individual plan with a recovery team including discharge goals.
  • Ability to operate a state vehicle, if required, to transport individuals.
About Us:

We are a dedicated team at the Texas Department of Aging & Disability Services, committed to building a diverse community atmosphere where employees feel valued, supported, and accepted while providing specialized care for Texans in need.

We welcome your application for this position and look forward to discussing how you can contribute to our team.

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