What are the responsibilities and job description for the Peer Specialist position at Josselyn?
Location : Onsite - Northfield, IL
Hours : Wednesday - Sunday, 4 PM - 12 AM
Payrate : $20.59
Job Summary
The purpose of the peer specialist is to serve as a role model, mentor and motivator to support guests in the
development of skills, confidence and relationships as part of their mental health recovery. The peer specialist
collaborates with a team of other peer specialists, peer manager and crisis team to offer hope and recovery-based
support in our drop-in and Living Room programs. The peer specialist provides direct peer recovery support based on
their own living experience.
Essential Responsibilities and Metrics
- Greet and welcome all guests who attend the Living Room and Drop-in Center.
- Provide mentorship, advocacy and strength-based and recovery-based support to Living Room and Drop-in
Center guests.
the Crisis Team.
techniques, appropriate facilitation and ask for supervisor support as needed.
as part of the recovery-based model.
served in the Living Room and Drop-In Center.
Qualifications
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