Certified Peer Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Purpose :   To promote and contribute to a culture of recovery within and outside JFK by creating hope and optimism for their peers, demonstrated through peer relationships, sharing personal achievements, and exposure to successful experiences.

Responsibilities :

Assist in the development of a culture of recovery and self-determination by :

• Engaging with persons in recovery, identifying their strengths and existing supports and linking them with community resources.
• Creating a partnership with peers and family members by sharing information about support services and resources available through the community.
• Providing education for persons in recovery, staff, and family members through the facilitation of a  Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) sessions for persons in recovery and Self-help / mutual support groups for persons in recovery.
• Co-facilitate meetings to nurture a peer support culture, e.g., community meeting, peer council, etc.
• Accompany and support persons in recovery in social / leisure, education and occupational skills and provide hands-on support to teach self-advocacy skills.
• Complete all required program documentation.
• Attend team and other required meetings, contribute to case conferences.
• Attend trainings, and continuing education courses as recommended.
• Adhere to all JFK policies and procedures including confidentiality, HIPAA, compliance, etc.
• Assist in handling peer crisis situations at JFK and in the community.
• Perform outreach activities to re-engage peers in program activities, in person or by telephone.

Requirements :

Schedule : Part time, 18-hours / week

Location : Center City Philadelphia