What are the responsibilities and job description for the Peer Support Specialist position at Diocese of Green Bay?
Peer Support Specialist
Diocese of Green Bay/Catholic Charities
Full Time/Benefit Eligible
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
While embracing the mission and vision of the Diocese of Green Bay, the Peer Support Specialist (PSP) will be providing support and build a sense of community with individuals participating in services at Catholic Charities. The PSP will utilize his/her own lived experience of mental health services or recovery to deliver peer-led groups (adults and children) and work individually with clients to develop natural supports among peers, and identify and address their support needs, including mental health and other psycho/social/spiritual needs. In addition, the PSP will be responsible for fulfilling all contractual requirements of funders and meeting outcome goals.
MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:
“Embrace the mission and vision of the Catholic Diocese of Green Bay and work in accordance with Catholic Teachings and the moral and ethical values of the Catholic Church.”
Diocese of Green Bay/Catholic Charities
Full Time/Benefit Eligible
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
While embracing the mission and vision of the Diocese of Green Bay, the Peer Support Specialist (PSP) will be providing support and build a sense of community with individuals participating in services at Catholic Charities. The PSP will utilize his/her own lived experience of mental health services or recovery to deliver peer-led groups (adults and children) and work individually with clients to develop natural supports among peers, and identify and address their support needs, including mental health and other psycho/social/spiritual needs. In addition, the PSP will be responsible for fulfilling all contractual requirements of funders and meeting outcome goals.
MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:
“Embrace the mission and vision of the Catholic Diocese of Green Bay and work in accordance with Catholic Teachings and the moral and ethical values of the Catholic Church.”
- Required high school diploma or equivalent.
- Self-identify as current or former recipient of mental health or other CC services and personal experience who can relate to others who are receiving those services.
- Experience working in a multi-cultural setting. Ability to assess and treat clients in a culturally competent manner.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)
- Excellent writing skills and interpersonal skills.
- Good communication skills, such as active listening and using language appropriately.
- Willingness to learn new skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment.
- Must be able to organize & prioritize work, take initiative, follow through and manage multiple priorities to ensure goals are met in a timely manner.
- If in recovery, to have maintained sobriety for at least the most recent 2 years.
- Demonstrate stability of personal mental health concerns/ maintains treatment recommendations for mental wellness.
PREFERRED:
- Bilingual.
- Experience working with adults and/or children with mental health or recovery challenges.
- Experience working in a community-based setting for at least 1 or 2 years.
- Understanding of motivational interviewing, wellness/illness management, confidentiality, and strengths-based case management.
If interested in this position, please apply at: https://www.gbdioc.org/careers/
These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this job classification.
They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.
These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this job classification.
They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.
