Peer Specialist I (Casual) - Center for Autism and Developmental Disorders

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC's Center for Autism and Developmental Disorders (CADD) Inpatient Unit provides holistic, multidisciplinary care for individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and co-occurring mental health conditions. The role involves engaging clients, families, and clinical staff to support recovery, advocacy, and community integration while ensuring proper documentation and crisis planning.

The position emphasizes collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to promote progress,

Responsibilities

• Provide feedback to clients, families, and clinical staff.
• Assist clients in recovery management, including goal setting, identifying barriers, and strategies.
• Help clients find and use community supports and resources.
• Advocate for clients in meetings, voicing their viewpoints and goals.
• Accompany clients to community activities and provide follow-up services.
• Facilitate recovery and wellness groups; offer individual support.
• Monitor progress and provide feedback.
• Use crisis support to develop and implement action plans.
• Maintain required paperwork and documentation promptly.

Job description

This position is located on the Center for Autism and Developmental Disorders (CADD) Inpatient Unit. This unit follows a holistic and multidisciplinary approach to the diagnosis and treatment of individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and co-occurring mental health conditions.

Responsibilities

Feedback and Communication

• Provide feedback to clients, families, and clinical staff.

Recovery Management

• Assist clients in recovery management, including goal setting, identifying barriers, and strategies.
• Help clients find and use community supports and resources.

Advocacy

• Advocate for clients in meetings, voicing their viewpoints and goals.

Community Engagement

• Accompany clients to community activities and provide follow-up services.
• Facilitate recovery and wellness groups; offer individual support.

Progress Monitoring

• Monitor progress and provide feedback.

Crisis Support

• Use crisis support to develop and implement action plans.

Documentation

• Maintain required paperwork and documentation promptly