Peer Support Specialist (55332)

POSITION SUMMARY: The Peer Support Specialist must be an individual who lives with a mental health diagnosis and/or substance use history and has demonstrated at least one year of commitment to his/her own personal recovery. Provides a variety of recovery-oriented services to individuals who have self-identified as desiring peer supports, in order to promote greater independence, community integration and recovery from mental illness and or substance abuse. Services provided by peers include a wide range of supports, services, and advocacy that contribute to a client’s ability to engage in ongoing treatment. Assist in the development of peer-led programming.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Exemplifies recovery principles in order to show by example that recovery is possible and attainable. Share their own recovery story as appropriate, and walks the road of recovery alongside the service recipient.
• Work with peers on specific objectives identified on the recovery plan.
• Attend and positively participate in required team, agency, and interdisciplinary meetings.
• Coordinate and consult with other team members to keep team informed of issues and progress
• Ensure timely completion of all required paperwork.
• Work to increase level of cultural sensitivity, awareness and competency regarding Person Centered and Peer Delivered Services.
• Document all peer services within Medicaid guidelines.
• Educate and advocate for the values and principles of the Recovery Model.
• Receive regular supervision from the Team Lead, seeking additional supervision whenever necessary. Minimum requirement one hour of documented supervision per month.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and group supervision as required.
• Provide back up to other team members as qualified and appropriate.
• Perform other duties as assigned.