Peer Support Specialist

Job description

Job Title: Peer Support Specialist Job Status: Full-time: Functional areas/departments where this position may be located: Job Summary: Under general supervision, the Peer Support Coach uses intermediate skills obtained through lived experience and training to provide support and motivation to clients seeking treatment and services related to assigned functional area, including alcohol and drug dependency and mental illness. Assesses client needs, provides consultation, guidance, and advocacy to clients through direct assistance, information, and referral to internal and external resources. Develops, implements, and monitors clientsÆ attainment of goals and objectives listed within treatment plans and individualized plans of services. - Community Health and Research Center Essential Duties and Responsibilities: - Engage and enroll clients in intervention and support services - Utilize program tools to develop a person-centered, individualized plan of service for each client, which will be used to identify goals, address barriers, and monitor progress towards recovery and self-sufficiency - Assist clients in recognizing and understanding ōat riskö behaviors and coach client on redir...