What are the responsibilities and job description for the Peer Support Specialist position at Bond County Health Department?
Overview
Join our dedicated team as a Peer Support Specialist and become a vital advocate for individuals navigating behavioral health challenges. In this role, you will provide empathetic, peer-led support to help clients achieve stability, resilience, and recovery. Your lived experience combined with professional guidance will empower clients to overcome crises, build coping skills, and foster hope for a healthier future. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference in people's lives through compassionate engagement and expert crisis management.
Duties
- Offer peer-led support and mentorship to individuals experiencing mental health or addiction challenges, fostering trust and encouraging recovery.
- Assist clients during crisis situations using crisis intervention techniques, ensuring safety and de-escalation.
- Collaborate with clinical teams to develop personalized recovery plans that incorporate behavioral health strategies.
- Utilize electronic health record (EHR) systems to document client interactions accurately and maintain confidentiality.
- Conduct motivational interviewing to motivate clients toward positive behavioral changes and goal setting.
- Provide education on mental health topics, addiction recovery, and available community resources to promote self-sufficiency.
- Support clients in developing coping skills, managing symptoms, and navigating social services or treatment options.
Qualifications
- Lived experience with mental health conditions or substance use recovery, demonstrating resilience and empathy.
- Knowledge of crisis management techniques and crisis intervention strategies.
- Background in behavioral health, mental health counseling, social work, or related fields is preferred.
- Experience with motivational interviewing and addiction counseling is highly desirable.
- Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems for documentation purposes.
- Strong mentoring skills with the ability to connect authentically with diverse populations.
- Excellent communication skills, active listening abilities, and a compassionate approach to support others through difficult moments. Join us in creating a supportive environment where hope and healing thrive! This paid role is perfect for passionate individuals eager to empower others while advancing their career in behavioral health services.
Pay: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17 - $20