Peer Specialist
2 days ago
We are seeking a Peer Specialist to join our team at Services for the UnderServed (S:US). As a Peer Specialist, you will work with individuals who have experienced mental health challenges, providing advocacy, support, and guidance to help them achieve their recovery goals.
Key Responsibilities:- Provide advocacy services to individuals with mental health diagnoses, histories of homelessness, and/or substance use disorders.
- Develop and facilitate peer support groups for agency consumers.
- Act as an advocate for consumers, encouraging and supporting self-advocacy.
- Interface with representatives from Probation/Parole to encourage consumer compliance with requirements and facilitate communication.
- Provide outreach intervention and referral services through the distribution of materials, information, education, and prevention messages to consumers in their homes and/or in group settings.
- Promote problem-solving and decision-making skill development, particularly in the areas of drug use, sexual risk reduction, and medical treatment.
- Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent (GED).
- One year work experience in a shelter or related setting, preferably using the recovery model.
- Must have lived experience with the mental health system and willingness to share personal experience appropriately and respectfully.
- Ability to utilize critical thinking, problem-solving, and de-escalation skills to assist with creating and maintaining an environment that promotes recovery.
- Peer Certification preferred.
- A respect for, and high level of comfort around people experiencing psychiatric crisis preferred.
- Exceptional written and oral communication skills, including empathic listening and responding preferred.
- Bilingual English/Spanish a plus.
S:US is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We believe in fostering a culture built on our core values: respect, integrity, support, maximizing individual potential, and continuous quality improvement.
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