Certified Peer Specialist at WELLSTONE

Huntsville, Alabama, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

17 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Peer Support, Communication Skills, Community Resources, Strengths-Based Perspective, Culturally Responsive Communication, Documentation, Goal Setting, Coaching, Training Facilitation, Team Collaboration, Interpersonal Skills, Reliability, Motivation, Encouragement, Respect, Helpfulness

Industry

Mental Health Care

Description

Job Details Level: Entry Job Location: Huntsville, AL 35802 Position Type: Part Time Travel Percentage: Up to 25% Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Services Job Description: The Certified Peer Support Specialist (CPSS) is a peer over the age of 18 who has lived experience that they are willing to share with others to provide ongoing guidance, coaching, and support to individuals with mental health and/or substance use disorders, helping them to navigate recovery and achieve their goals. There are two part-time positions available for this role: 1) 2nd shift Monday-Friday and 2) Saturdays and Sundays. What you'll be doing: Provide peer support to adults by sharing your own experiences and building trusting relationships. Offer support and guidance to adults as they receive services and support from our organization. Connect adults to community supports, natural supports, additional programs. Coordinate outreach and efforts in the community. Encourage adults to identify goals and create action plans in tandem with the adult’s treatment team to reach them. Foster hope and approach adults’ skills from a strengths-based perspective. Practice culturally responsive communication and interaction with adults and their families and/or natural supports. Act as a resource and safe person for adults to approach with questions, concerns, and accomplishments. Facilitate trainings and groups as scheduled and requested. Attend staff and agency meetings, trainings, and other events as scheduled and approved by supervisor. Complete daily notes and regular documentation as required by our organization’s guidelines. Complete other duties as assigned. This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job and is not designed to be an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible duties, tasks, or responsibilities that are required of the employee as they may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. Qualifications What we’re looking for: Certification by DMH as a Peer Specialist Ability to follow established protocol & work well with others. Ability to follow on-going training & supervision requirements. Good oral, interpersonal, and written communication skills Knowledge of community resources & recovery concept Demonstrates HEART while working with clients & co-workers (Helpfulness, Encouragement, Acceptance, Respect & Timeliness) ·Reliable transportation with good 5-year motor vehicle record We are compassionate towards those impacted by behavioral health disorders. We are dedicated to one another through collaboration and teamwork. We are optimistic problem-solvers who do what it takes to get the job done.

Responsibilities

The Certified Peer Support Specialist provides peer support to adults with mental health and/or substance use disorders by sharing personal experiences and building trusting relationships. They also connect individuals to community resources and assist in goal setting and action planning.