Certified Recovery Peer Specialist & Wellness Advocate

AltaPointe Health; Ashland (CA); Sur place; USD 32 000 - 42 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

AltaPointe Health seeks a dedicated Peer Specialist to support individuals in recovery and self-advocacy. You will work within treatment teams, promote wellness, assist with benefit information, and connect clients to community resources.

The role emphasizes safety, confidentiality, and respectful client interactions. You will document progress, participate in improvement activities, and help clients build skills for housing, employment, and community integration.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or equivalent and Peer Specialist Certification.
• Must be 23 years of age, maintain a valid driver license and acceptable driving record.
• Must maintain proof of current liability insurance.
• Proficient in basic computer word-processing.

Responsabilités

• Promote self-determination, recovery, self-advocacy, and self-direction; assist individuals in identifying strengths and setting goals.
• Attend treatment team meetings to support self-directed advocacy and services planning.
• Assist individuals in obtaining information about benefits (SSI, SSDI, Medicaid).
• Engage individuals in outpatient programs to encourage recovery.
• Model self-advocacy skills and teach wellness management strategies.
• Provide resources and teach transportation skills (bus routes, etc.).
• Lead recovery support groups and meetings when appropriate.
• Maintain confidential files and timely documentation for funding sources.

Connaissances

Empathy

Communication

Documentation

Formation

High School diploma or equivalent

Peer Specialist Certification (State of Alabama DMH)

Outils

Word processing software

Description du poste

AltaPointe Health seeks a dedicated Peer Specialist to support individuals in recovery and self-advocacy. You will work within treatment teams, promote wellness, assist with benefit information, and connect clients to community resources.

The role emphasizes safety, confidentiality, and respectful client interactions. You will document progress, participate in improvement activities, and help clients build skills for housing, employment, and community integration.