Certified Peer Support Specialist

Certified Peer Support Specialist

POSITION SUMMARY: 

The Certified Peer Support Specialist (CPS) provides recovery-focused peer support services to individuals with mental health conditions, substance use disorders (SUD), or co-occurring disorders.

Job Type: Full Time

Starting Pay: $25.00

Work Location: Houston

RESPONSIBILITIES

· Provide peer support services to individuals using lived experience with mental health and/or substance use recovery.

· Participate in and support Person-Centered Recovery Planning (PCRP) activities, including preparation before and participation during PCRP meetings.

· Assist individuals in identifying recovery goals and developing recovery action plans.

· Promote development of coping skills to manage symptoms of serious mental illness (SMI) and substance use disorders (SUD).

· Assist in conflict resolution and relationship-building between participants, Recovery Managers (RM), and other service providers.

· Provide guidance and support related to barriers affecting recovery.

· Support individuals in building alternative social networks and strengthening natural supports.

· Assist participants in setting recovery goals aligned with their Individual Recovery Plan (IRP).

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

· Ability to climb stairs multiple times a day and be able to lift and/or carry up to 25 pounds.

· Ability to sit, rise, kneel, squat, twist, pull bend multiple times a day. 

· Ability to walk with items in hand, grasp and reach as needed.

· Ability to perform with repetitive maneuvers and manual dexterity. 

· Ability to work in an office environment.

BENEFITS

· Meical, Dental, Vision

· Life Insurance

· Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

· Vacation

· Holidays

GLOM is an equal opportunity employer and probits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, genetics, protected veteran, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

QUALIFICATIONS

· High School Diploma or GED.

· Maintain an HHSC approved certification for mental health or SUD peer specialists

· At least one (1) year of peer support experience preferred.

· Ability to work independently and be self-motivated.

· Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively work with individuals and groups.

· Ability to flex work hours as needed.

· Willing to work some weekends and overnight shift.

· Possess strong interpersonal leadership, analytic, and problem-solving skills.

· HHSC approved criminal background clearances.

· Valid driver’s license.

· CPR/First Aid/BLS certification

· PPD Clearance