Peer Support Specialist

Role Overview

• Provides 1:1 peer support to diverse individuals being served in accordance with TPC’s values alignment and principles of peer support.
• Collaborates with individuals to create Person Directed Plans (PDPs) to support their individualized recovery journey.
• Participates in regular peer support supervision sessions.
• Collaborates with other service providers and interdisciplinary teams to support participant PDPs and recovery journeys.
• Attends meetings, as applicable, to gain knowledge, communicate program objectives, and advocate for the needs of the participants being served.
• Implements the regulations, policies, and procedures which pertain to peer-delivered service, TPC, and community partners.
• Participates in BHRC Day Center opening and/or closing procedures and protocol.
• Following the direction of the participants served, assists participants in exploring strategies that increase satisfaction with the eight dimensions of wellness.
• Travels to visit community partners and participants, occasionally transporting participants to relevant community partners.
• Administers outcome measurement tools with individuals being served and participates in data collection.
• Supports participants in crisis by helping them to deescalate and identify next steps in their recovery journey.
• Assists participants in identifying and engaging various community resources and supports.
• Documents support services in a program database in a manner that assures compliance with policies, program procedures and local, state, and federal regulations.
• Maintains accurate and up-to-date documentation as required by program deliverables.
• Acts as a positive role model for individuals being served and exploring their own path to wellness and recovery.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• A criminal background check will be conducted by TPC in accordance with the TPC background check policy.
• Identifies as having lived experience in recovery with substance use disorder (SUD) and/or mental health challenges.
• Has at least 24 months of continuous, sustained recovery with SUD and/or mental health challenges before employment.
• Understands the principles of trauma-informed care, recovery, consumer-involvement.
• Peer Support Specialist (OHA Traditional Health Worker certification) or MHACBO CRM certification required or able to be obtained within 90 days of hire.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.
• Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
• Typing and general technology skills to easily and efficiently navigate electronic systems (e.g., email, Microsoft Teams, etc.).
• Ability to push/pull/lift/carry items up to 50 pounds.

Benefits

• This is a benefited position as outlined in TPC Handbook