Certified Peer Specialist

Job Summary :

The Certified Peer Specialist is responsible to the Certified Peer Specialist Program Director and Supervisor. A Certified Peer Specialist is a dedicated and enthusiastic individual who is a self-identified consumer of mental health services. CPS provide 1 on 1 person-centered, recovery-oriented services for adults 18 and over and / or youth and young adults 14-27 years old with serious mental illness and / or serious emotional disturbances to help them achieve recovery and community integration. Services are provided in the consumers' homes and communities in conjunction with existing resources. Services can include : advocacy, education, development of natural supports, support of work or other meaningful activity of the person's choosing, crisis support, wellness activities, effective utilization of the service delivery system, and service coordination and linkage to other service providers. The ability to share personal recovery experiences and to develop authentic peer-to-peer relationships is essential to effective CPS performance.

Duties / Responsibilities :

• Participate as a member of a recovery-treatment team.
• Provide recovery education to consumers, family members, and professional staff.
• Act as a community liaison to develop relationships with service agencies and other organizations.
• Provide outreach and engagement between consumers and support organizations.
• Assist consumers in recovery based goal development and planning
• Facilitate community integration & consistent use of natural resources
• Facilitate skill building activities
• Promote self-advocacy skills and opportunities
• Facilitate linkage to treatment services
• Provide long-term engagement, support, and encouragement to consumers, family, and staff perform other job duties as required.

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