The Certified Peer Support Specialist will provide peer support services as part of a multi-disciplinary team to persons with mental illness and/or substance abuse problems. The Peer Support Specialist will demonstrate a personal belief in recovery and a sincere interest in the welfare of persons in recovery. The Peer Support Specialist will promote and contribute to the development of a culture of recovery and empowerment within and outside of the treatment center and will uphold the integrity of program goals.
Requirements
- Act as an integral member of BAART Programs and the MedMark Treatment Centers Team.
- Provide a role model for person’s enrolled and/or seeking recovery and treatment services, other staff members, and service providers in the treatment process.
- Share personal experiences of recovery to build a sense of hope in the recovery and supportive services.
- Assist in the development of a culture of recovery and peer support by engaging in and supporting peer relationships.
- Engage appropriately with community representatives and resources, referrers, consumers in need of BAART Programs or MedMark services and persons enrolled to support them in identifying strengths, existing supports, and community resources.
- Support those enrolled in obtaining individualized goals through building and strengthening of linkages with community resources and family members.
- Work cooperatively with Treatment Center staff in support of patient treatment planning.
- Collect data and provide feedback on goal attainment and other supportive service linkage success to primary supervisor.
- Network with Mental Health, Substance Abuse, Housing, Case Management, Vocational Support, and other supportive service agencies and organizations, to increase understanding of and enrollment in medication assisted treatment for opioid use disorder.
- Ability to handle stressful situations and interact with others.
- Must be present during working hours at the office or in the community for in person meetings and access to a computer without violating company policy.
- Refer and assist clients in obtaining necessary supportive services.
- Collect data and report on client follow-up and retention success measures.
- Attend meetings, training functions and other official Peer Support functions as required.
- Safeguard confidential information.
- Comply with Treatment center policies.
- Comply with applicable local, state, and federal licensing
Benefits
- 401K Retirement Plan
- Accrued Sick Time
- Candidate Referral Program
- Bereavement Leave
- Jury Duty & Witness Duty Leave
- BayMark University Learning
