What are the responsibilities and job description for the Peer Support Specialist position at COASTAL BEND WELLNESS FOUNDATION?
Job Type Full-time Description Job Title: Peer Support Specialist Non-Exempt Reports to: Project Director Summary: A peer support provider is a person who uses their lived experience of recovery from substance use disorders or as a family member/caregiver of such a person, plus skills learned in formal training, to deliver services to promote recovery and resiliency. Responsibilities: Assist clients in articulating personal goals for recovery using one-to-one and group sessions. Assist clients in working with their case manager or treatment team in determining the steps he/she needs to take to achieve these goals and self-directed recovery. Assist clients in setting up and sustaining self-help (mutual support) groups, as well as means of locating and joining existing groups. Immediate crisis response if necessary. When applicable and appropriate administer relevant screenings. Willing to share your own experiences and what skills, strengths, supports and resources you use. Model effective coping techniques and self-help strategies. Work with the clients and other treatment team staff to develop a treatment/recovery plan based on each client's identified goals in their integrated service plan. Facilitate peer-support groups. Referrals to appropriate mental health services When applicable, provide transportation for clients to appointments at CBWF. *The above duties are not limited to a specific grant* Requirements EDUCATIONAL & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Associates degree, or higher. Prefer at least five years' experience with people with mental health histories. Must be able to identify with the population of focus by living with a mental health disorder. Bilingual preferred. SKILLS & ABILITIES: Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of populations in a diverse community. Knowledge of community agencies and resources. Experience working in a community-based setting for at least 1 to 2 years preferred. Good communication skills, such as listening well, and using language appropriately. WORKING CONDITIONS: Normal workweek schedule is from Monday through Friday 8:00-5:00 PM. Some evenings required for support groups and after-hours events. Amount of travel required is up to 25% of the time. Work will be performed in a typical interior/office work environment, client's homes. Potential for on-call to staff crisis clients.