What are the responsibilities and job description for the Peer Support Specialist- Kansas City, MO position at Heartland Center for Behavioral Change?
This is a responsible position delivering peer support services to consumers who suffer from substance use problems in an residential substance use treatment setting. Peer support services are defined as helping relationships between individuals served and a Certified Missouri Peer Specialist or Missouri Recovery Support Specialist-Peer that promote respect, trust, and empower individuals to make changes and decisions to enhance their lives. Peer support services are directed toward achievement of specific goals that have been specified in the individualized treatment plan. The work assignment may be at a single location or at multiple treatment sites and involve travel.
An employee in this class provides peer support services to assist consumers in their personal recovery process including addressing such issues as: overcoming denial, recognizing feelings and behavior, encouraging personal responsibility, and constructively using leisure time. Duties may include some or all of the following: promoting dialogues on recovery and resilience; teaching and modeling symptom management and problem solving skills; using the stages in recovery concept to promote self-determination; and facilitating group education sessions. All work is in accordance with the requirements of the Missouri Department of Mental Health and the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF), and other applicable regulatory agencies. Work is performed under the general supervision of a program manager and reviewed through direct observation, reports and staff conferences.
