Peer Specialist - CCP

Freeman Health System; Joplin (MO); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Freeman Health System is seeking a Peer Specialist for full-time work in Joplin, Missouri. The Peer Specialist will provide rehabilitation support and recovery services to individuals facing behavioral health challenges, using their personal recovery experiences to foster connections.

Responsibilities include teaching coping strategies, supporting individuals in daily living skills, and helping them access community resources. This role requires a compassionate and hopeful outlook, essential for instilling hope in clients navigating their recovery journeys.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing supportive rehabilitation services.
• Ability to use personal recovery story to connect with clients.
• Trained in dual recovery principles.

Responsibilities

• Provide emotional support and guidance to individuals.
• Teach strategies for managing behavioral health issues.
• Accompany clients to appointments for advocacy.
• Develop Wellness and Recovery Action Plans.
• Facilitate access to public services and community resources.

Skills

Emotional support

Social skills training

Coping strategies

Community resource navigation

Budgeting assistance

Job description

## Peer Specialist - CCPApplylocations: 530 E. 34th Street OC Community Caretime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR111570**Job Description Summary**: The Peer Specialist is responsible for providing supportive rehabilitation and recovery services to individuals impacted by a variety of behavioral health (addiction/substance use and mental health) issues who are learning to navigate their recovery journeys. They demonstrate a warm and welcoming, empathic, hopeful attitude and are committed to the shared philosophy of dual recovery (from behavioral health disorders and/or substance use). The Peer Specialist is trained and experienced in using their own recovery story to foster connection with and instill hope in the individuals we serve. This position reports directly to a QMHP-level supervisor.**Responsibilities:*** Provides ongoing emotional support and guidance. Teaches strategies for managing behavioral health issues.* Trains, coaches, and supports individuals who are learning social skills, activities of daily living, coping skills, and problem-solving techniques.* Accompanies individuals to appointments to offer support, advocacy, and encouragement in discussing issues with doctors and therapists.* Provides community living skills coaching and teaching to promote independence and self-sufficiency.* Assists individuals with accessing public services and community resources to include financial, housing, emergency service needs, food, shelter, and clothing.* Assists with accessing support groups in the community.* Develops Wellness and Recovery Action Plans (WRAP) with clients.* Teaches Illness Management and Recovery skills to become increase individuals’ knowledge of signs and symptoms of mental illness.* Assists individuals with learning to budget and with improving their executive functioning skills.* Perform all other duties as assigned.**Physical Requirements:*** Requires prolonged sitting, frequent standing, bending, squatting, kneeling, and reaching above shoulder level frequently, climbing and twisting occasionally* Requires a typical range of hearing and manual dexterity sufficient to operate a computer keyboard, telephone, photocopier, calculator, and other office equipment as needed* Requires repetitive use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulation* Requires standing, sitting, or walking for up to 8 hours or longer per workday* TB test upon hire.