Peer Provider - Mobile Crisis Outreach Team 5160

Peer Specialist are individuals with lived experience who have sustained recovery from a mental and/or substance use disorder. They assist individuals seeking recovery navigate a crisis, reduce symptoms, as well as provide support and advocacy. Activities include mentoring, advocating, leading individual and/or recovery groups and building relationships. Peer Specialist model recovery, promotes shared understanding, focus on strengths, offer positive coping strategies, and provide information and resources. Peer services are supplemental to other crisis services an individual may receive. Additionally, Peer Specialist will assist clients in articulating personal goals for recovery and supports clients in identifying and creating goals and developing recovery plans with the skills, strengths, supports and resources to aid them in achieving those goals. Models effective coping techniques and self-help strategies. Assist in obtaining services that suit that individual's recovery needs. Assist clients in developing empowerment skills and combating stigma through self-advocacy. Works under moderate supervision with minimal latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.