What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Peer Support Specialist - ALL COUNTIES position at STANDARDS BASED SOLUTIONS CONSULTIN?
Job Description
Job Description
Standards-Based Solutions Behavior Healthcare Resources seeks Certified Peer Support Specialists (CPSS) to assist clients with Mental Health, Substance Abuse, Employment, and Community Reintegration .
Specific tasks include but are not limited to providing recovery-based support, self-help strategies, housing resource referrals, social skill-building, and community participation.
Responsibilities / Duties :
- Serves as an advocate and role model for recovery and wellness, participates in team meetings, and collaborates in the wellness planning process.
- Guides and encourages recipients in taking responsibility for and actively participating in their recovery.
- Assists the individual with self-determination and decision-making.
- Model recovery values, attitudes, beliefs, and personal actions to encourage wellness and resilience.
- Teaches and promotes self-advocacy to the individual, and setting goals,
- Provides support to empower the individual in exercising his or her legal rights within the community.
- Facilitate treatment plans, goals, and objectives at varying therapeutic levels.
- Provide constructive feedback to clients.
Qualifications :
- Previous experience as CPSS, mentoring, teaching, tutoring, or other related fields
- Ability to build rapport with clients.
- Sufficient knowledge of mental health and substance abuse
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Job Type : Part-time
Pay : $13 to $17 per hour
Benefits :
Life Insurance
Education :
High school or equivalent
License / Certification :
- Valid Driver's License with a good driving record
- Current Certified Peer Support Specialist
- CPR / First Aid Training
- NCI (Preferred)
1 day ago
Salary : $13 - $17