This position is located on the Center for Autism and Developmental Disorders (CADD) Inpatient Unit. This unit follows a holistic and multidisciplinary approach to the diagnosis and treatment of individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and co-occurring mental health conditions. Peer Specialists I are individuals with lived experience who provide non-clinical support as a fully integrated treatment team member and educator for staff. Peer Specialists I are role models of recovery values and principles by helping to identify and remove barriers and triggers to treatment for individuals receiving services from inpatient or outpatient programs.

Responsibilities:

Feedback and Communication Provide feedback to clients, families, and clinical staff. Recovery Management Assist clients in recovery management, including goal setting, identifying barriers, and strategies. Help clients find and use community supports and resources. Advocacy Advocate for clients in meetings, voicing their viewpoints and goals. Community Engagement Accompany clients to community activities and provide follow-up services. Facilitate recovery and wellness groups; offer individual support. Progress Monitoring Monitor progress and provide feedback. Crisis Support Use crisis support to develop and implement action plans. Documentation Maintain required paperwork and documentation promptly