What are the responsibilities and job description for the Peer Support Specialist position at El Centro Family Health?
As a Federally Qualified Health Center, 501c3, our mission is to provide affordable, accessible, quality health care to the people of Northern New Mexico. Do you want to be part of an organization that is dedicated to wellness and excellence of care? El Centro Family Health Cares is seeking a full-time Peer Support Specialist dedicated to serving the needs of our community.
An ideal candidate should possess the following qualities :
- Strong interpersonal communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
- Attention to detail.
- Willing to travel to outlying clinics as needed.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Knowledge and fluent skills of Microsoft Office Excel and Word applications, internet explorer usage, and Outlook.
Responsibilities
To provide peer support services as part of a multidisciplinary team to persons with mental illness and / or substance abuse problems. Service provision will focus on working with clients to enhance their recovery. Service is provided to individuals or groups.
Minimum requirements
Education :
High School Diploma or GED required
Additional requirements :
Link for more pre-requisites info :
Experience :
Past or present consumer of mental health or substance abuse services with a history of managing one's own illness. Awareness of the importance of recovery in living with a mental illness or addictions problem. Past experience working directly with people in a service-oriented field is beneficial. Active membership in a consumer advocacy or self-help group.
Benefits
Salary : $17 - $23
