Certified Peer Support Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

A Certified Peer Support Specialist is an integral part of the Alcohol and Drug Recovery Services team. A Certified Peer Support Specialist is a professional mentor that helps clients navigate systems by accessing and admitting to treatment services, scheduling appointments, going to outside support meetings, offer ideas, and connect individuals to resources. A Certified Peer Support Specialist identifies as a person with lived experience in mental health recovery, including substance use.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Provide emotional support and mentorship to individuals based on personal lived experience with substance use recovery, mental health challenges, or life transitions.
• Facilitate support groups and one-on-one coaching sessions.
• Promote a stigma-free and recovery-oriented environment that fosters hope and resilience.
• Work collaboratively with mental health professionals, social workers, and community organizations to provide integrated support.
• Assist individuals in setting and achieving personal recovery goals, fostering independence, and enhancing coping strategies.
• Advocate for client needs while empowering self-advocacy and personal responsibility.
• Help clients navigate community resources, healthcare systems, and social services.
• Support crisis intervention and de-escalation when needed, within the scope of training.
• Demonstrate understanding of trauma, its impact on substance use and mental health, and support clients to utilize resources to address trauma.
• Maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality in all interactions.
• Provide culturally sensitive, person centered, strengths-based services.
• Document client interactions and progress while adhering to ethical and legal standards.
• Provide support during and outside of normal business hours.
• Regular attendance is required in order to carry out the essential functions of the position.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

For positions requiring education beyond a high school diploma or equivalent, educational qualifications must be from an institution whose accreditation is recognized by the Council for Higher Education and Accreditation.

Minimum Required : High school diploma or equivalent.

EXPERIENCE

Minimum Required : Personal experience with substance use or integrated treatment services delivery system. Experience with communication, facilitation, organizational skills, and ability to multi-task.

CERTIFICATIONS / LICENSES

The following licensure(s), certification(s), registration(s), etc., are required for this position. Licenses with restrictions are subject to review to determine if restrictions are substantially related to the position.

Minimum Required : Certified Peer Support Specialist, Basic Life Support (BLS) certification awarded by the American Heart Association (AHA).

Equal Opportunity Employer

Monday thru Friday; 8am -5pm

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