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Peer Specialist I - Peer Support Services

UPMC
Pittsburgh, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/17/2025 CLOSED ON 3/17/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Peer Specialist I - Peer Support Services position at UPMC?

Peer Specialists I are individuals with lived experience who provide non-clinical support as a fully integrated treatment team member and educator for staff. Peer Specialists I are role models of recovery values and principles by helping to identify and remove barriers and triggers to treatment for individuals receiving services from inpatient or outpatient programs.

Responsibilities:

Client Support

  • Provide feedback to clients, families, and staff.
  • Assist in recovery management: goals, barriers, strategies.
  • Help clients use community resources.
  • Advocate for clients in meetings.

Community Engagement

  • Accompany clients to activities.
  • Provide follow-up services: 1:1, group, phone, virtual, mobile.
  • Facilitate recovery groups; offer individual support.

Progress Monitoring

  • Monitor goals and provide feedback.

Crisis Support

  • Help clients develop and use crisis plans.

Documentation

  • Maintain paperwork and documentation promptly.

Salary : $18 - $29

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