Community Support Worker - Adults & Certified Peer Specialist

Job description

JOB CATEGORY: BEHAVIORAL HEALTH / MENTAL HEALTH / PEER SUPPORT: POSITION SUMMARY: This is a combined position for COMMUNITY SUPPORT WORKER – ADULTS & CERTIFIED PEER SPECIALIST COMMUNITY SUPPORT WORKER – ADULTS - Under supervision, this position provides Comprehensive Community Support Services (CCSS) for adults with significant behavioral health disorders and their families, to improve quality of life and maintain the highest possible ability to function independently within the community. CERTIFIED PEER SPECIALIST - The Certified Peer Specialist is a current or former consumer of mental health and/or substance abuse services who is able to provide recovery-oriented training, education and support to individuals receiving behavioral health services. Works with individuals and groups, which may include families, providing hope, encouragement, support, self-determination, and connection to the community. REQUIREMENTS EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: - Must be 18 years old with a high school diploma or general education degree (GED) required plus two years of experience working with the target population; or AA degree in a human service field plus one year of experience working with the t...