Certified Peer Specialist - IRTS

Description

• Provide peer support to those experiencing mental health symptoms.
• Meet with recipients on a regular basis, or as needed after the initial meeting to discuss routine recovery issues from a peer perspective. 
• Provide quality program services to the individuals served in a professional manner.
• Complete required documentation according to program standards and timelines.
• Provide guidance, encouragement, education and skill-building around wellness planning, crisis planning, and self-advocacy to support the recipients ' recovery goals.
• Act as a liaison between the clinical team and recipients to ensure each recipient's needs and preferences are understood and honored whenever possible.
• Provide services that help recipients identify their strengths and to use their strengths to reach their treatment goals and identify and overcome barriers to participate in community resources.
• Assist in planning and supervising recreational activities for recipients .
• Maintain confidential recipient records. Process recipient record requests.
• Perform other routine support tasks, including filing, photocopying, answering telephones, and compiling statistical reports.
• Attend weekly clinical staff meetings.
• Understand and follow emergency fire and weather policies and procedures.
• Attain, maintain and promote a positive, safe, harmonious, productive and challenging work environment.
• Receive ongoing supervision in areas specific to the recovery peer's role by a mental health practitioner, mental health professional or other qualified individual.
• Provide culturally sensitive and relevant services to diverse recipients and their families.
• Other duties as assigned or required

Requirements

• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Have a High School Diploma, GED or equivalent.
• Have a primary diagnosis of mental illness.
• Is a current or former consumer of mental health services.
• Demonstrate leadership and advocacy skills and have a strong dedication to recovery.
• Current DHS certification as a Certified Peer Specialist.