Peer Support Specialist

Work Schedule:

To be established by

Communicare Salary:

As established by

Communicare Supervisor:

Dependent upon program

Summary:

Provides a variety of recovery-oriented services to individuals admitted into a crisis stabilization unit, in order to improve independence, community integration, and recovery from mental illness and or substance abuse. Services provided by peers (consumers or family members) include a wide range of supports, services, and advocacy that contribute to a client's ability to engage in ongoing treatment and attain their individualized goals for recovery.

Responsibilities:

Attend all meetings/trainings required by Communicare and the Department of Mental Health Maintain certification as a Peer Support Specialist Work collaboratively with other mental health staff Provide peer support services for assigned individuals receiving services as determined by individual need Assist in the orientation process for new individuals receiving services Support individuals receiving services in transition to increase access to and utilization of supports and resources Improve communication between individuals receiving services and service providers Improve the team's understanding of lived experience, recovery, and resilience through modeling personal responsibility, self-advocacy, and hopefulness Maintain current documentation of services in the individual's files Provides crisis supports by listening to the individual and collaborating with the treatment team Support individuals receiving services in taking an active self-directing role in their recovery Provide group peer support services daily on all CSU units Coordinate discharge planning for individuals preparing to leave the CSU Adhere to other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor and/or associated

Program Coordinator/Director Qualifications:

1. High School Diploma or GED; or, if ages 16-20, must be actively enrolled in school or GED program 2. Have transportation, hold a valid driver's license, have automobile insurance, and have a safe driving record. 3. Identifies self as a current or former mental health consumer with a sustained period of self-directed recovery or be a first-degree family member of a former or current consumer. 4.Ability to successfully complete DMH and Center trainings PIca83c70cf507-25404-32310769