Peer Support Specialist

22 hours ago


Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States University of New Mexico - Hospitals Full time

Job Summary:

University of New Mexico - Hospitals is seeking a highly motivated and compassionate Peer Support Specialist to join our team. As a Peer Support Specialist, you will play a vital role in providing support and resources to individuals and families in need of mental health services.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assist individuals and families in developing skills for independent living, socialization, and community functioning.
  • Provide support and guidance in obtaining financial and medical benefits, as well as facilitating safe and stable housing.
  • Assist in identifying and resolving developmental, familial, social, educational, and work-readiness concerns.
  • Offer information and resources about mental health conditions and serve as a mentor to promote recovery and resiliency.
  • Teach symptom monitoring, symptom management, and relapse prevention skills.
  • Assist in developing self-motivational skills for adhering to prescribed medication regimens.
  • Coordinate services and resources to help individuals gain access to necessary rehabilitative, medical, and other services.
  • Encourage the development and succession of natural supports in workplace, school, family, and community environments.
  • Conduct ongoing assessments to determine if services accessed are meeting individual needs.
  • Assess, support, and intervene in crisis situations, including use of individual crisis management plans.
  • Document all client encounters and maintain current and comprehensive client files.

Requirements:

  • High School or GED Equivalent
  • Nonessential: Bilingual English/Keres, Tewa, Tiwa, Towa, Zuni, or Navajo
  • Certified Peer Specialist recognized in State of NM
  • Valid New Mexico Driver's License
  • UNM Vehicle Operator's Permit

Working Conditions:

  • Medium Work: Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
  • Subject to random alcohol and substance testing.


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