Certified Peer Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : From $17 / hour

Are you someone who is looking for a new career? Do you want to help others without years of formal education?

Do you have a past history of mental health struggles or drug and alcohol addiction and are looking to make a difference?

The Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) provides peer support services; serves as a consumer advocate; provides consumer information and peer support for consumers in emergency, outpatient or inpatient settings. The CPS performs a wide range of tasks to assist consumers in regaining control over their own lives and over their own recovery process.

The CPS will role model competency in recovery and ongoing coping skills. This is a non-clinical role. CPSs are directly supervised by Certified Peer Specialist Supervisors and the Clinical Director (Mental Health Professional).

The Mission of Unity Family Service's Peer Support Program is to :

• Inspire the hope and recovery of wellness
• Reduce the anxiety of the individual seeking help
• Promote empowerment and self-determination
• Increase understanding through self-discovery
• Support community integration
• Increase positive attitudes towards recovery
• Decrease negative stigmas towards mental illness
• Increase employment opportunities for participants
• Partner with community resources
• Reinforce the goal that : I can do it, too!

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Personal and Professional Attributes :

The Certified Peer Specialist will understand and have a commitment to the philosophy, mission, values, and vision of Unity Family Services Inc. This individual will be able to demonstrate these values with his / her leadership practices. This person will possess personal and professional integrity, strong communication skills and an excellent professional appearance and presentation. Strong analytical and decision-making skills along with considerable tact and diplomacy are important considerations. This individual must also possess strong interpersonal skills, a good sense of humor, high energy level and a positive calm outlook. Other attributes include the following :

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Requirements of Continued Employment :

If these requirements are met, the employee will have the option to move to a full-time position, where they will then be eligible for the benefits listed in the "benefits" section.

Job Types : Full-time, Part-time

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People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

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