Peer Support

This is a open position in the Middletown, CT area!!!!!!

Hours: Varies- according to Recovery Plan

Duties 

1. Coaching and support related to:

• • Continued use of recovery skills;
  • Involvement in community activities and positive relationships with family and friends;
  • Attention to personal hygiene and appropriated dress.
  • Involvement in vocational, volunteer or educational activities;
  • Follow through on personal obligations and commitments;
  • Self advocacy during self-help, peer support and community meetings;
  • Self advocacy during meetings with providers to facilitate linkage, communication and improved continuity of care;
  • Development of natural supports;
  • Filing complaints and follow-up with proposed resolution as needed, finding resources;

2.     Assisting with avoidance of:

• • Behaviors that might lead to a psychiatric crisis;
  • Risky behaviors (e.g., unprotected sex, smoking/excessive use of tobacco products, unsafe driving/driving without seatbelt, unsafe relationships, criminal activities);
  • Substance abuse;
  • Overspending;
  • Unnecessary conflict;

3.     Mentoring and advice to facilitate development of effective decision making and problem
         solving skills;

4.     Participation in waiver Recovery Plan development and quarterly Recovery Plan update
         meetings, if requested by the DMHAS Support Coordinator; and

5.     Travel with the participant when the Peer Support provider is also engaged in a
         qualifying waiver service activity.

6.     Limitations

7.     Coverage of Peer Support services shall be subject to the following limitations:

• • Peer Support services are subject to service volume (number of ¼ hours service units per day and/or week) and duration (number of months or specified service end date) limits

Qualifications:

• Be at least 18 years old.
• Possess at least a high school diploma.