Peer Support Specialist

Job description

WHITE MOUNTAIN APACHE BEHAV I ORAL HEALTH SERVICES, INC. JOB DESCRIPTION: POSITION: PEER SUPPORT SPECIALIST: CLASSIFICATION CODE: EXEMPT FULL TIME: DEPARTMENT: CHILD, ADOLESCENT AND FAMILY SERVICES: REPORTS TO: CHILD, ADOLECENT AND FAMILY SERVICES PROGRAM MANAGER: STATEMENT OF JOB : This Position draws u pon personal growth experience to model recovery to individuals to individuals enrolled or eligible to be enrolled with White Mountain Apache Behavioral Health Services Tri bal Regional Behavioral Health Authority . By offering outreach, encouragement and su pport, the Peer Support Specialist cultivates and secures a connection with the enrolled individual, while teaching personal responsibility and serving as a mentor and role model. As part of their job duties, the Peer Support Specialist may be asked to pro vide direct services to individuals such as outreach and engagement, linkage to community supports, transportation, and group facilitation acting in collaboration with assi gned clinical team . Driving is an essential function of this position. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: - Establishes and maintains a therapeutic relationship with clients /potential clients who would benefit...