What are the responsibilities and job description for the Peer Specialist position at Gateway Healthcare?
The Peer Recovery Specialist provides peer support and care coordination services to adults who have behavioral health needs (mental and substance use disorders. They are a member of a multi-disciplinary team designed to provide outreach engagement and system support. The function of the Peer Recovery Specialist is to serve as a role model mentor advocate and motivator to clients sharing their personal experiences to help motivate to seek treatment prevent relapse and promote long-term recovery.
Works with general outpatient and substance use disorder clients as assigned to support adults in their mental health and substance use challenges.
Provides opportunities for individuals receiving services to direct their own recovery process.
Coaches and supports the acquisition and use of skills needed to facilitate individual recovery.
Assists clients in identifying their personal strengths abilities and needs and articulating personal recovery goals and advocating for themselves during treatment.
Promotes the identification and use of natural resources and support systems within the community accompanying them to assist is accessing services.
Facilitates the development of a sense of wellness self worth and personal control over one�s life and recovery journey
Acts as a role model to clients in recovery to inspire hope; share life experiences and lessons learned as a person with lived experience
Models/mentors recovery process and demonstrate coping skills.
Assists in the orientation process for persons who are new to receiving mental health and/or co-occurring treatment
Demonstrates cultural sensitivity and competence in trauma informed care as relevant to the needs of individuals in recovery.
Supports the individual in seeking to connect/reconnect with family friends and significant others and in learning how to improve or eliminate unhealthy relationships.
Co-facilitates meetings to nurture a peer support culture.
As requested by client fosters spiritual connections with faith-based organizations and/or participation in self-help and mutual support groups.
Adheres to the policies and procedures for recovery-oriented treatment.
Participates in supervision team conferencing department and agency meetings.
Maintains detailed accurate and timely documentation in medical record.
Follows agency policies and standards for client rights and confidentiality.
Perform other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Individual who is in personal recovery from a mental health and/or substance use condition and has used services related to that recover.
High school diploma or GED
Ability to complete certification as a peer recovery specialist.
Maintained at least 2 years of sobriety or absence of drug use.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Be self-identified current or former user of mental health or co-occurring services who can relate to others who have not utilized those services.
Communication with supervisor to identify potential situations/concerns.
Have demonstrated proficiency in reading and writing.
Attended trainings on relevant topics such as behavioral health substance use and chronic health conditions
JOB KNOWLEDGE SKILL AND ABILITY:
Valid driver's license and use of car during normal working hours or other means of transportation to complete major functions of job.
Ability to establish trusting relationships with peers.
Ability to work independently and also as an integral part of multidisciplinary team
Be able to recognize early triggers and signs of relapse. Be able to use computer to record services or be willing to learn
