What are the responsibilities and job description for the PEER SUPPORT SPECIALIST position at Allwel?
Peer Support Specialist
Job Type:
PER-DIEM
Special Requirements/Qualifications:
NYS PEER Support Certification
Job Description:
Allwel is looking for Peer Support Specialist to share their lived experience and empower others in rehabilitation and recovery. Peer Support Specialists provide some of the following services:
Disclaimer: This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties. The responsibilities, tasks, and duties of the jobholder might differ from those outlined in this job description and other duties, as assigned, might be part of the job. Allwel is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. Employment is at-will and neither this job description nor any other oral or written representations may be considered a contract for any specific period of time.
Job Type:
PER-DIEM
Special Requirements/Qualifications:
NYS PEER Support Certification
Job Description:
Allwel is looking for Peer Support Specialist to share their lived experience and empower others in rehabilitation and recovery. Peer Support Specialists provide some of the following services:
- Non-clinical crisis support, especially after periods of hospitalization or incarceration
- Educating program participants about various modes of recovery
- Accompanying clients to medical appointments
- Raising awareness of existing social and other support services
- Linking participants to formal recovery supports
- Assisting with applying for benefits
Disclaimer: This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties. The responsibilities, tasks, and duties of the jobholder might differ from those outlined in this job description and other duties, as assigned, might be part of the job. Allwel is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. Employment is at-will and neither this job description nor any other oral or written representations may be considered a contract for any specific period of time.
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