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The Peer Support Specialist uses their own unique, life-altering experience in order to guide and support others who are in some form of recovery. This typically refers to patients recovering from addiction, mental health disorders or abuse.
Peer Support Specialists work in conjunction with highly trained and educated professionals. They fill a gap by providing support from the perspective of someone who has first-hand experience.
In order to provide support to patients based on personal experience, a Peer Support Specialist performs many different tasks.
Support Patients
The Peer Support Specialist first and foremost uses their personal experiences to develop meaningful and trusting relationships with patients, acting as a mentor. As someone who successfully managed their own recovery, the Peer Support Specialist provides patients an example of what they can strive for in their recovery.
Coordinate Patient Logistics
In order to support the facility, the Peer Support Specialist handles some of the logistics of patient arrival and departure. This includes arranging transportation for the patient, managing follow-up appointments, and working with facility administrators and discharge staff members.
Build Community
The Peer Support Specialist works to build a community of both patients and staff that is supportive and conducive to patient growth and recovery. They assist in the creation and implementation of social activities and help create a positive environment for everyone.
Identify Resources for Patients
Peer Support Specialists link up with various community organizations and resources to provide additional support for patients, particularly as they transition from recovery back into the general community. This can include continued healthcare, housing, job assistance, and additional treatment services as well as support in the task of finding or re-integrating with friends, family, and outside communities.
Core skills:
- High School Diploma
- Demonstrating peer support or mental health experience
- Having personal experience relevant to services provided
- Having Peer Support Specialist certification
- Being able to travel, sometimes daily, in local area
Advanced skills:
- Extensive knowledge of community services
- Possession of a driver's license and vehicle
- Fluency in a second language
- Bachelor degree
- Knowledge of Medicaid care
Job Types: Part-time, Commission
Pay: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Commission Only:
- Yes
Work Location:
- Multiple locations
Hours per week:
- 20-29
Pay Frequency:
- Bi weekly or Twice monthly
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Other
Company's website:
- http://www.specialtycounseling.com/
Company's Facebook page:
- https://www.facebook.com/specialtycounseling/
Work Remotely:
- No
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