Peer Recovery Specialist - Residential

? Provide peer support to those needing support.

? Meet with clients on a regular basis, or as needed after the initial meeting to discuss

routine recovery issues from a peer perspective.

? Provide quality program services to the individuals served in a professional manner.

? Complete required documentation according to program standards and timelines.

? Provide guidance, encouragement, education and skill-building around wellness

planning, crisis planning, and self-advocacy to support the clients' recovery goals.

? Act as a liaison between the clinical team and clients to ensure each client's needs and

preferences are understood and honored whenever possible.

? Provide services that help clients identify their strengths and to use their strengths to

reach their treatment goals, and identify and overcome barriers to participate in

community resources.

? Assist in planning and supervising recreational activities for clients.

? Maintain confidential client records. Process client record requests.

? Perform other routine support tasks, including filing, photocopying, answering

telephones, and compiling statistical reports.

? Attend weekly clinical staff meetings as needed.

? Understand and follow emergency fire and weather policies and procedures.

? Attain, maintain and promote a positive, safe, harmonious, productive and challenging

work environment.

? Provide culturally sensitive and relevant services to diverse clients and their families.

? Other duties as assigned or required.

? Be at least 21 years of age.

? Have a High School Diploma, GED or equivalent.

? Have a primary diagnosis of mental illness.

? Demonstrate leadership and advocacy skills, and have a strong dedication to recovery.

? Current DHS certification as a Certified Peer Specialist.