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AltaPointe Health

Youth Peer Specialist, Foley

Fairhope, AL · On-site

$17 - $22/hr

Promotes recovery-oriented skills to help achieve goals created in the treatment plan * Establish ... Plans and conducts peer support groups focusing on topics related to recovery * Other tasks as ...

AltaPointe Health

Youth Peer Specialist (Part-Time)

Mobile, AL · On-site

$15.25 - $19.75/hr

Promotes recovery-oriented skills to help achieve goals created in the treatment plan * Establish ... Plans and conducts peer support groups focusing on topics related to recovery * Other tasks as ...

Jefferson Blount St Clair Mental Health Authority

$250/hr

The Parent Peer Specialist serves as a role model and works with families by sharing their own experiences while providing effective coping techniques and self-help strategies.Supervised by: NOVA ...

AltaPointe Health

Peer Specialist, Part Time (Crisis Center)

AL · On-site

$13.75 - $17.75/hr

... staffed by peer specialists, an 18 recliner temporary observation unit, and a 6 bed extended ... Teaching wellness management strategies and helping individuals develop their own self-management ...

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What is a peer helper?

Peer Helpers are individuals, often students or trained volunteers, who provide support, guidance, and assistance to their peers in various settings such as schools, universities, or community organizations. They are trained to listen, offer advice, and help connect others to appropriate resources when needed. Peer Helpers play a crucial role in fostering a supportive environment and can assist with issues ranging from academic stress to personal challenges. Their goal is to promote well-being and encourage positive mental health among their peers.

What does a peer helper do?

Peer Helpers usually provide emotional support, guidance, and practical information to their peers, often acting as a bridge to professional resources when needed. They may facilitate group discussions, listen to concerns, and help create a supportive environment within schools or organizations. Common challenges include maintaining boundaries, managing confidentiality, and balancing peer helping responsibilities with personal commitments. Effective communication and empathy are crucial, and ongoing training or supervision is often provided to help Peer Helpers navigate these situations.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a peer helper?

To thrive as a Peer Helper, you generally need strong interpersonal skills, active listening abilities, and a background or training in peer support or counseling. Familiarity with communication platforms, crisis intervention protocols, and sometimes basic certifications in mental health first aid or peer support are valuable. Empathy, non-judgmental attitude, and the ability to maintain confidentiality make someone stand out in this role. These skills are essential for building trust, providing effective support, and fostering a safe and supportive environment for peers.

What is the difference between Peer Helper vs Peer Counselor?

AspectPeer HelperPeer Counselor
CredentialsOften requires training or certification programs, no formal degree neededTypically requires specialized training, certification, or a degree in counseling or psychology
Work EnvironmentSchool settings, community programs, peer support groupsSchool counseling offices, mental health clinics, community centers
Employer & IndustryEducational institutions, youth programs, non-profitsSchools, mental health organizations, healthcare providers
Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding basic peer support roles, entry-level positionsSeeking professional counseling roles, advanced peer support positions

Peer Helpers typically provide basic peer support and guidance in educational or community settings, often with minimal formal training. Peer Counselors usually have specialized training or certification and offer more in-depth emotional support or counseling. Both roles focus on peer assistance but differ in scope, training, and responsibilities.

What are the most commonly searched types of Peer jobs in Alabama?

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Youth Peer Specialist, Foley

Fairhope, AL • On-site

AltaPointe Health
Health Care and Social Assistance • 201 - 500 employees
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$17 - $22/hr

Part-time

Posted 8 days ago

AltaPointe Health rating

7.0

Company rating: 7.0 out of 10

Based on 7 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Overview

Children's Outpatient Services provides treatment for children and adolescents and their families and is intended to improve and maintain a child's or an adolescent's stability in the community. Treatment focuses on problem resolution, symptom reduction, stabilization and/or prevention of movement to a higher level of care. Services include individual, family and group therapy, medication evaluation and management, case management, in home intervention, case consultation and summer day treatment services. The type of treatment is highly variable and depends upon the individual's existing symptoms and developmental level.

Responsibilities

Primary Job Functions

  • Participates in one-on-one meetings or treatment team meetings to discuss ideas, difficulties, suggestions, and expectations
  • Provides social interaction, both individually and as a group, to develop social and recreational skills and to help participants develop insight into their mental illness
  • Promotes recovery-oriented skills to help achieve goals created in the treatment plan
  • Establish linkages that result in the participant's active use of resources in the community
  • Assist participants in developing empowerment skills through self-advocacy and advocates on behalf of participant when needed
  • Assists staff  and participants in understanding recovery and share unique experiences leading toward rehabilitation
  • Serve as a role model to help staff in understanding recovery and share unique experiences leading toward rehabilitation
  • Plans and conducts peer support groups focusing on topics related to recovery
  • Other tasks as assigned by supervisor

Clincal Record Keeping 

  • Documents in a timely fashion per AltaPointe policy
  • Documents legibly and in a clear and concise manner
  • Documents individualized participant responses to services provided

Supervision and Consultation

  • Seeks supervision and consultation as needed
  • Accepts and employs suggestions for improvement
  • Actively works to enhance skills
  • Attends and participates in staff meetings as required

Courteous and respectful attitudes towards participants, visitors and co-workers:

  • Treats participants with care, dignity and compassion
  • Respects participant's privacy and confidentiality
  • Is pleasant and cooperative with others
  • Assists participants and visitors as needed
  • Personal values don't inhibit ability to relate and care for others
  • Is sensitive to the participant's needs, expectations and individual differences
  • Is gentle and calm with participants and families

Administrative and Other Related Duties Assigned: 

  • Actively participates in Performance Improvement activities
  • Actively participates in AltaPointe committees as required
  • Completes assigned tasks in a timely manner
  • Follows AltaPointe policies and procedures
  • Attends appropriate in-services training and other workshops
Qualifications

High school diploma or its equivalent

Must be a current or former recipient of mental health services with a DSM-5 diagnosis, for no less that one year before the age of 21.

Ability to identify as a participant of mental health services and speak openly regarding personal diagnosis and treatment

A valid driver's license, a good driving record, reliable transportation and verifiable vehicle liability insurance

Ability to attend DMH-approved Peer Specialist training for certification; demonstrated experience with and knowledge of the Alabama public mental health system

Knowledge of youth/young adult specific competencies, outlined below, to be attained within six (6) months of employment:

  • Knowledge of psychiatric disorders in the youth/young adult population
  • Knowledge of cultural diversity
  • Knowledge of behavior management, crisis intervention and interventions common to acute psychotic participants, as well as, to non-violent crisis intervention practices.
  • Knowledge of a recovery-oriented treatment approach
  • Ability to communicate effectively with multi-disciplinary team
  • Ability to connect to youth/young adults and share skills and knowledge with others
Employment Type: PART_TIME

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