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Alleghany Highlands Community Services
Peer Support Specialist (MH)
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What they do
A Social or Human Services Specialist identifies and arranges community services for clients. Can involve coordination of services for people with disabilities or those in recovery. They may also coordinate housing or job training assistance for immigrants, veterans, former inmates or families in crisis and can be involved in advocating for client needs.
$53,606 / year median in Virginia
+11% projected growth
Job Description
Peer Support Specialists aid individuals in achieving positive coping mechanisms for the stressors and barriers encountered during their path to wellness and recovery, to include but not limited to areas of emotional, financial, social, spiritual, occupational, physical, intellectual, and environmental wellbeing. Peer Support Specialists will assist individuals by providing supportive counseling, helping them articulate their support needs and developing strategies for recovery, helping them monitor their progress, modeling effective coping techniques and self-help strategies based on the specialist's own recovery experience and training. Additionally assisting with education and connecting with resources. Peer Support Specialists are encouraged to share their own lived experience in a manner that promotes hope and teaches individuals about paths to recovery and overcoming barriers.