Certified Peer Specialist - Adams Behavioral Health Crisis Walk In

Job description

Full-time, Evenings 3-11:30pm 80 hrs/2 weeks General Summary: Contributes in a peer support capacity to facilitate recovery and enhance wellness by sharing his/her personal/practical experience and first-hand knowledge to the team and clients. Provides expertise about the recovery process, symptom management, and the persistence required by patients to have a satisfying life. Serves as a role model for recovery for both staff and peers and partners with peers in developing recovery tools and building support networks. Duties and Responsibilities: Essential Functions: - Draws on common experiences as a peer to provide guidance and encouragement to patients to take responsibility and actively participate in their own recovery. - Assists designated peers with rehabilitation social support, advocacy, educational and vocational mentoring, and self-maintenance. - Provides side-by-side support and coaching to help patients socialize, such as going with a patient to the grocery store, movies, library, etc. during program hours of operation which may require use of staff’s personal vehicle. - Supports patient participation in community self-help groups. - Coaches or teaches basic individual...