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Peer Specialist at Centennial Mental Health Center Incorporated

Sterling, Colorado, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Aug, 26

Salary

18.82

Posted On

05 May, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Peer Support, Crisis Coping Skills, Wellness Planning, Group Facilitation, Community Resource Coordination, Client Advocacy, Intercultural Communication, Basic Computer Literacy, Teamwork, Flexible Scheduling

Industry

Mental Health Care

Description

Description POSITION SUMMARY Peer Specialists serve as part of the treatment team and provide peer support services to clients on an individual basis and in peer led groups. Peer Specialists provide services in an office setting, in homes, and in the community. CORE RESPONSIBILITIES Works with the treatment team to enhance support for clients by functioning as a peer role model Exhibits competency in their personal recovery and use of coping skills Works with client to draft wellness and recovery plans Co-facilitates psycho-educational groups, and facilitates wellness groups, skill building sessions, and other activities that support and strengthen client’s recovery Coordinates client’s access to community resources Supports and teaches clients to advocate for services Assists by arranging transportation to community resources, and transports clients when directed by supervisor Participates in meeting and in-services Participates in supervision sessions Performs other job duties as assigned Requirements REQUIREMENTS 1-2 years personal experience with mental illness and/or substance use disorder with demonstrated competency in personal recovery and use of coping skills Peer Specialist Certification preferred SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES Successful completion of the Peer Specialist Training program (or willingness and ability to complete such training) and ability/willingness to complete additional training as needed Ability to interact sensitively and effectively with people of different cultures, backgrounds and with people with degraded levels of functioning Basic computer literacy skills Ability to obtain and retain a Driver’s License Ability to work as a team member Ability to work flexible hours Ability to travel among different Centennial MHC locations, PRN Has an established WRAP Plan, APPR, or equivalent recovery plan

Responsibilities

Peer Specialists provide individual and group support to clients, serving as recovery role models. They facilitate wellness groups, help draft recovery plans, and coordinate access to community resources.