Certified Peer Support Specialist – Recovery Advocate

BBH Burrell Behavioral Health; United States; Presencial; USD 25.000 - 39.000; A tiempo parcial

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Employee Assistance Program

Mileage Reimbursement

Employee Discounts

Descripción de la vacante

Burrell Behavioral Health is seeking a Certified Peer Specialist in Columbia, Missouri. This PRN/part-time position supports children and adolescents, drawing on lived experience to inspire hope, navigate services, and promote recovery.

The role involves crisis support, advocacy, and connecting clients with community resources. Must hold a Missouri Certified Peer Specialist and a high school diploma or GED.

Formación

• Must be a Missouri Certified Peer Specialist.
• High school diploma or GED required.

Responsabilidades

• Empower individuals with mental illness to recognize their strengths, set goals, and make informed decisions about their lives.
• Support individuals in advocating for themselves and accessing needed resources and services, while also advocating on behalf of consumers to improve systems and policies.
• Provide emotional support through active listening, validation, encouragement, and sharing personal experiences in ways that inspire hope and resilience.
• Assist individuals during crises, helping de-escalate situations, connecting them to appropriate services, and supporting coping skills development.
• Teach practical skills like problem solving, communication, stress management, symptom management, and relapse prevention.
• Connect individuals to relevant community resources, such as housing, employment, education, vocational training, transportation, financial assistance, and peer support groups.
• Guide individuals through complex service systems, explaining options and benefits, facilitating appointments, and accompanying individuals to meetings with service providers.
• Encourage a recovery-oriented philosophy focused on wellness, self-determination, and person-centered planning.
• Adhere to ethical guidelines and codes of conduct, safeguarding privacy, obtaining consent, avoiding dual relationships, and practicing self-care.
• Read, understand, and follow written, oral, and diagram-based instructions; perform basic math and problem-solving.
• Communicate clearly in writing, one-on-one, and with groups; build effective professional relationships.
• Use sound judgment to manage routine and crisis situations involving diverse human needs.
• Accurately complete computerized clinical documentation.
• Maintain required certifications, training, and continuing education; accept supervision and direction.

Educación

Missouri Certified Peer Specialist

High school diploma or GED

Descripción del empleo

Burrell Behavioral Health is seeking a Certified Peer Specialist in Columbia, Missouri. This PRN/part-time position supports children and adolescents, drawing on lived experience to inspire hope, navigate services, and promote recovery.

The role involves crisis support, advocacy, and connecting clients with community resources. Must hold a Missouri Certified Peer Specialist and a high school diploma or GED.