Peer Support Specialist

Description

 The Peer Support Specialist plays a key role in enhancing the culture of the house. They are the spark of hope to the clients as being in recovery as well.  

· The APSS will walk and talk with integrity with clients. 

· Interact proactively in the halls and the dorms to build rapport with the clients. 

· Utilize their personal recovery experiences to build rapport, instill hope, and provide practical guidance to individuals facing similar challenges.

· Hold groups that are billable APSS services and put the notes in a timely manner. 

· Arrive on time to work and start classes on time. 

· Ensure that all services provided comply with AODE, CARF, ASAM, and DMS standards.

· Be proactive and available for client retention when possible. 

· Attend and contribute to house and other meetings when assigned by the Peer Support Supervisor. 

· Complete additional tasks assigned by the Peer Support Specialist Supervisor. 

Conduct themselves using appropriate and ethical boundaries while performing the duties of an APSS. 

Requirements

Be eighteen (18) years of age or older. 

Have a current or past diagnosis of a mental health, substance use, or co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders. 

Have received or be receiving treatment. 

Have a minimum educational requirement of a high school diploma or General Equivalence Diploma (GED) certificate. 

Demonstrate a pattern of recovery from mental health, substance use, or co-occurring mental health and substance use disorder. 

Successfully compete adult peer support specialist training approved by the Department. 

Adheres to Isaiah House policies and procedures.

Attends mandatory in-services and other training/educational programs as required.