Peer Support Specialist

General Statement of Duties: Providing engagement, support, and mentoring to residents of the Rose Hill Residential Rehabilitation, Transitional Living, and Community Support Programs.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Engagement and mentoring of residents of Rose Hill’s Residential Rehabilitation Program.
• Assisting the Admissions Department with family/potential resident tours.
• Assisting newly admitted residents on the day of admission with the structure of the residential program, daily/weekly schedule and treatment experience.
• Assisting staff with off-campus outings by accompanying residents and staff on outings.
• Facilitating psychoeducation and didactic residential groups.
• Facilitating recovery group for TLP/CSP participants.
• Participating/supporting residents in the person-centered treatment planning process.
• With requisite completion of training, licensing and experience, meeting with assigned residents for one-to-one mentoring sessions.
• Participating in regularly scheduled communications with the resident’s treatment team, including the therapist, psychiatrist, vocational coordinator, and social communication specialist.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED certificate).
• Recipient of mental health treatment or services for at least one year with a substantial life disruption due to a mental health issue.
• Peer Support Specialist license or be eligible to complete training and licensing in the State of Michigan.
• Sustained mental health stability for at least six months since the most recent residential treatment or hospitalization discharge.
• Some college experience or degree.
• Past work experience or training in the mental health/social services field.
• Ability to meet the certification in CPR and First Aid.
• Ability to meet the emotional, physical, intellectual, and social needs of the residents.
• Capable of handling emergency situations.