Reports To: Director of Services

Supervisory Responsibility: None

Summary/Objective: The Peer Support Specialist serves as an advocate for consumers/families and assist with the design and implementation of programs that support consumers/families with mental health issues.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• May require lifting at times, up to 35 pounds. Lifting more than 35 pounds requires the use of a two-person lift, mechanical lift, or assistive equipment.
• May require prolonged sitting and working at a computer for up to eight hours.
• May require frequent bending, stooping, and stretching.
• May require prolonged standing for up to eight hours.
• Must wear hearing and eye protection in required areas.
• Must have ability to see objects/persons at a distance.
• Must have ability to see close work such as typed or handwritten material.
• Must have ability to hear conversations in a quiet and a noisy environment.
• Must have ability to determine where a sound is coming from.
• Must have ability to hear differences among bells, buzzers, beeps, horns, etc.
• Must have ability to communicate through speech.
• Must have ability to drive and transport for service provision as needed.
• Must remain awake during working hours, where applicable.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Minimum18 years of age
• Peer Support Specialist certification or willing to obtain.
• Background checks with previous employers, references, law enforcement agencies, and others will be conducted and found satisfactory.
• Valid driver’s license and driver’s record deemed acceptable by Imagine the Possibilities, Inc.