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EPICC PEER SUPPORT SPECIALIST
Job Description
This position provides professional peer-based recovery support for individuals suffering from a behavioral health crisis in a community setting.
The employee will reach EPICC patients in the field, complete data entry requirements promptly, and manage agency-specific tasks and responsibilities.
The employee is responsible for arranging / providing services to patients that encourage and promote healthy functioning, recovery efforts, individual independence / self-care, and self-efficacy.
Peer Specialists support, encourage, and model recovery and resilience from substance use disorders and mental illness in ways specific to individual's needs.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES :
Maintain positive, professional relationships with referral sources and represent the agency in a professional manner in the community.
SUPERVISED BY : Program Director
Program Director
POSITIONS SUPERVISED :
None
QUALIFICATIONS :
This employee must have good verbal and written communication skills. High School Diploma or GED is required. Previous lived experience with substance use.
Must be able to obtain within 6 months, and maintain throughout course of employment, the CPS (Certified Peer Specialist) credential established by the MCB.
Possess a valid driver's license and remains insurable, under the Gibson Center for Behavioral Change automobile liability insurance.
Must be able to pass a background check or request an exception to the findings.
Last updated : 2024-03-08
Full Time
$45k-68k (estimate)
03/10/2024
04/10/2024
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