Peer Support Specialist

Peer Support Specialist

Job Details

Job Location

Pembroke Pines - 1633 Poinciana Drive - Pembroke Pines, FL

Position Type

Full Time

Education Level

High School

Salary Range

$19.23 - $19.23 Hourly

Job Category

Nonprofit - Social Services

Description

Position Summary :

The Peer Support Specialist assists individuals / families with substance abuse and / or mental health diagnoses. Assists in developing skills and competencies needed to successfully build a personal support network and to live and work competitively in the community. The role of the Peer Support Specialist is to provide recovery support, consumer education, consumer intervention, and consumer advocacy. The Peer Support Specialist also provides the consumer perspective to recovery and empowers the consumer.

Essential Job Functions :

Provide recovery support to consumers

Conducts skills building groups and other activities as assigned by the supervisor

Acts as an appropriate role model for consumers

Advocate for and support children and families in a caring and respectful manner.

Provides coaching and mentoring services to consumers as assigned by the supervisor

Serve as a family / individual representative and advocate in program / agency activities.

Assist in the facilitation of individual / family support and educational groups.

Provide Peer support to individuals / families by using personal and professional life experiences.

Work in partnership with the case manager provider to link individuals / families to needed services.

Respond to the cultural and linguistic needs and preferences of individuals / families, stakeholders and system partners.

Assist individuals / families to identify and build natural supports as well as self-advocacy and self-efficacy skills.

Help individuals / families identify strengths and recognize successes to promote self-esteem and empowerment.

• Actively promote and educate individuals / families on program is and availability peer support services at any point in treatment.

Assist individuals / families to develop a Wellness Recovery Action Plan when needed.

Document one-to-one sessions, telephone calls and / or visits with families / individuals to reflect their supportive role.

Provide peer support services to additional populations, as needed

Qualifications

Essential Qualifications :

Certifications / Licensures :

Education :

Graduation from an accredited four-year college with a degree in Addiction Counseling, Criminal Justice, Social Work, Psychology or related field is preferred;

High School Diploma or equivalent and two (2) years of college-level education is required.

Experience and Competencies :

Must be a parent / caregiver of a child recipient of public or private mental health, substance abuse and / or child welfare related services or have personally been the recipient of said services.

If engaged in own recovery, must be for a minimum of two years demonstrated by an effort of self-directed recovery. May not be a current recipient of residential care.

Experience working with individuals diagnosed with mental health / substance abuse population is preferred

Must have reliable means of transportation

Must have availability to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.

Must have familiarity with Miami-Dade County.

Ability utilize Microsoft Office Software Suite

Ability to utilize internal electronic health record software

Ability to provide an Affidavit of Good Moral Character

Clearance in Pre-Employment Drug Testing and Criminal Records Checks, as required.

During your tenure with WestCare there may be new requirements, including, but not limited to vaccinations that are issued by local, State, Federal, and / or Funders that WestCare may have to comply with. Should this occur Human Resources or appropriate personnel will inform you.

WestCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment at WestCare is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug test,pre-employment physical and criminal background check.