Peer Support Specialist

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 posi...