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A Peer Support Specialist provides peer to peer support/services to consumers in recovery from addiction and individuals who have received mental health services. The Peer Support Specialist will utilize their personal recovery/lived experience in providing support to promote greater independence and self-confidence to peer consumers.
Job Requirements: Lived experience, clear driving record for 3 years or more, must be Peer Specialist certified or willing to become certified, must complete required trainings for certifications or recertification
The Peer Support specialist performs a wide range of tasks to support peers in living their own lives, directing their own recovery as they strive to reach their full potential.
Work side by side with clients to:
Cultivate clients to make informed and independent choices
Help the client identify and build on their strengths
Assist clients in building healthy social networks within the community
Support and assist clients with working through their struggles to meet everyday tasks
Link and connect to community resources as needed to support their ongoing treatment and independence
Citizen Advocates, Inc. is committed to equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. As a proud Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), we do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, religion, sex, sexual stereotyping, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, pregnancy (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), or any other protected characteristic. Employment may be contingent upon Citizen Advocates, Inc.'s receipt of an acceptable and job-related background check, motor vehicle report, and/or reference check, as applicable and permissible by law.
Full Time
Ambulatory Healthcare Services
09/10/2022
11/03/2022
citizenadvocates.net
PLATTSBURGH, NY
500 - 1,000
1975
JAIE BAILLANCOURT
$10M - $50M
Ambulatory Healthcare Services
Citizen Advocates, Inc. is a leading provider of caring, professional, and certified care to thousands of individuals in need of developmental, behavioral health and addiction prevention, treatment and recovery services throughout Franklin, Clinton, Essex, Hamilton and St. Lawrence counties in northern New York.
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