What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Peer Support Specialist position at O'aces Community Home Care?
Job Summary
Join our dynamic team as a Certified Peer Support Specialist, where your lived experience and compassionate nature will empower individuals navigating behavioral health challenges. In this vital role, you will provide peer-led support, foster hope, and promote recovery by sharing your journey and strategies. Your enthusiasm and active engagement will help build a supportive community, guiding others toward stability and wellness through empathetic listening, mentorship, and crisis intervention. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference in people's lives while advancing your career in behavioral health.
Duties
- Offer peer support by sharing personal recovery stories to inspire hope and resilience
- Assist individuals in developing coping skills through motivational interviewing and mentoring techniques
- Respond effectively to crisis situations using crisis intervention and crisis management skills
- Collaborate with mental health professionals to coordinate care plans within electronic health record (EHR) systems
- Provide addiction counseling support and behavioral health education tailored to individual needs
- Support clients in navigating social services, community resources, and treatment options
- Document interactions accurately within EHR systems, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with privacy standards
Requirements
- Proven lived experience with mental health recovery or substance use recovery, serving as a peer supporter
- Certification as a Peer Support Specialist from an approved program or agency
- Knowledge of crisis intervention techniques and crisis management strategies
- Strong understanding of behavioral health, mental health counseling, and addiction counseling principles
- Excellent mentoring, motivational interviewing, and active listening skills
- Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams using EHR systems effectively
- Flexibility to respond to urgent situations with professionalism and compassion
Join us in creating a supportive environment where hope is restored and lives are transformed! This paid role is perfect for motivated individuals passionate about making a positive impact through peer support, advocacy, and behavioral health expertise.
Pay: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15 - $17