Certified Peer Support Specialist — Empower Recovery & Growth

La Clinica de Familia Inc; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(K) with employer matching

Life and AD&D Insurance

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Supplement Life Insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Holidays (9)

Education Reimbursement

Cafeteria Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Travel Reimbursement

Job summary

La Clinica de Familia (LCDF) seeks a Peer Support Worker to provide services to members with behavioral health issues and other health conditions. You will advocate for consumers, share information, and support recovery in a respectful, culturally competent manner.

Responsibilities include using Electronic Health Records, collaborating with teams, and maintaining safety and professional standards while adapting to changing needs of clients and community.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Certification as a Certified Peer Specialist in New Mexico.
• Must maintain a clean driving record and submit to background checks, TB screen and drug testing.

Responsibilities

• Provide peer support services to members with behavioral health issues, psychiatric disorders, drug and/or alcohol dependence, and physical illnesses.
• Act as a consumer advocate, provide information and support for consumers, and assist in their recovery process.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Cultural sensitivity

Problem solving

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Certified Peer Specialist (NM)

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Job description

La Clinica de Familia (LCDF) seeks a Peer Support Worker to provide services to members with behavioral health issues and other health conditions. You will advocate for consumers, share information, and support recovery in a respectful, culturally competent manner.

Responsibilities include using Electronic Health Records, collaborating with teams, and maintaining safety and professional standards while adapting to changing needs of clients and community.