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Peer Support Specialist
Peer Support Specialist Skills and Qualifications:
Must be over 18 years of age, have High School Diploma/GED.
Must have Peer Support Specialist Certification.
Skills:
Documentation Skills, verbal and Written Communication, People Skills, Resolving Conflict, People Management, Integrity.
Job Duties:
Connecting with Clients using relevant personal stories to teach through experience;
- Serving as a role model for clients;
- Ensuring and empowering client
- Supporting clients by attending team meetings, upon request;
- Supporting clients by improving their confidence to be a self-advocate;
- Helping clients enhance their relationships with community partners.
- assist clients with daily activities, creating personal goals, modifying treatment plans and creating sustainable networks of support.
- Listening to client complaints and providing appropriate feedback.
Job Types: Part-time, Contract
Pay: Up to $15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Professional development assistance
Education:
- Associate (Preferred)
Experience:
- Addiction Counseling: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Preferred)
- Certified Recovery Specialist (Preferred)
Work Location: Multiple Locations