Certified Peer Support Specialist

Join Our Team as a Peer Support Specialist!

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of others? Our client is seeking dedicated individuals to join our Peer Support Services team and empower adults with mental health and substance abuse challenges on their journey to recovery.

POSITION PURPOSE

Provide transformative, personalized support for adults (18+) with MH/SA disabilities, helping them take charge of their recovery and advocacy processes.

Why You'll Love This Role:

- Impactful Work: Support individuals on their path to recovery.

- Professional Growth: Enhance your skills under the guidance of a Qualified Professional (QP).

- Community Engagement: Connect beneficiaries with vital resources and support systems.

Key Responsibilities:

- Professional Services: Deliver treatment within the scope of your CPSS status.

- Supervision Plans: Implement individualized supervision plans.

- PCP Development: Oversee Person-Centered Plans (PCP).

- Counseling & Support: Provide individual, group, and family counseling.

- Relapse Prevention: Implement strategies involving community and social support.

- Crisis Response: Offer 24/7/365 crisis support, with face-to-face responses within 2 hours.

- Resource Referrals: Ensure timely referrals to community resources.

Training & Development:

- Mandatory Training: Maintain certifications in CPR/First Aid, Client Rights, Confidentiality/HIPAA, and Crisis Intervention.

- Continuing Education: Engage in ongoing education focused on recovery, wellness, and relapse prevention.

Qualifications:

- Certified Peer Support Specialist (CPSS): Life experience with mental illness or substance use disorder.

- Recovery Skills: Provide recovery-oriented support services.

- Stability: Established and stable in your own recovery.

- Certifications: Maintain necessary certifications, including NCI and Community First Aid/CPR.

Make a Difference Every Day:

If you're ready to bring your experience, empathy, and expertise to a role where you can truly impact lives, apply now to join our dedicated team of Peer Support Specialists!

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Ready to make an impact? Apply today and be part of our mission to support recovery and advocacy in our community!