Peer Specialist

Bay Cove Human Services’ mission is to partner with people to overcome challenges and realize personal potential. Bay Cove pursues this mission by providing individualized and compassionate services to people facing the challenges associated with developmental disabilities, mental illness, substance use disorders, and homelessness at more than 175 program sites throughout Greater Boston and Southeastern Massachusetts.

Job Summary:

The Peer Specialist will work as a member of the Southeast Emergency Services Team, in collaboration with clinical staff. S/he will work with individual clients and their identified supports to facilitate connection to community institutions and the recovery learning community. Peer Specialist staff may help identify activities for clients and help them to build networks of supportive relationships. They will support other team staff in helping participants in all aspects of their recovery, including developing active and fulfilling roles in their communities. This position is non-exempt.

Essential Functions of Position:

• Engage in relationship building with designated individuals served by the team.
• Engage in specific coaching or educational services to clients and the team including WRAP and Wellness Planning, and skills training.
• Write notes, enter data, and review progress in accordance with BMC documentation standards.
• Other responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.
  
  

Requirements for the Position:

• Certified Peer Specialist Certification (CPS) preferred, but not required.
• A high school degree or high school equivalency diploma.
• Willingness and ability to serve as a mentor to others who are in the process of recovery by sharing their own recovery experience.
• Computer literate in Windows, Word and the internet.
• Must be able to drive to different locations.
• Must have the ability to assess children and adults in their homes and apartments with stairs.
• Must be able to observe the person in crisis, noting symptoms and nonverbal behaviors
  
  

Bay Cove Human Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, or any other groups as protected by Massachusetts or federal law. All qualified candidates, regardless of background, are encouraged to apply.

Bay Cove Human Services does not offer visa sponsorships at this time and will require candidates to be authorized to work in the United States.

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