Peer Support Specialist

Centerstone; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

403b with company match

Paid time off and 10 holidays

AD&D, Life & LT Disability

Job summary

Centerstone is seeking a Peer Support Specialist in Florida to provide emotional support and link clients to recovery services. You will meet clients in offices or in their own environments, share lived experience to educate and inspire hope, and coordinate with community partners to maintain continuity of care.

Comprehensive training opportunities are available. Responsibilities include building therapeutic relationships, conducting outreach, and facilitating wraparound supports while

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Lived experience with mental illness, substance use, or homelessness or family member experience counts.
• Experience navigating healthcare systems and community resources preferred.
• Experience with mental health or substance use concerns desirable.
• CRPS certification must be obtained within one year of employment start date.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain therapeutic relationships with clients and conduct outreach activities.
• Assist clients in identifying recovery goals and objectives.
• Provide individual and group peer support services.
• Model coping techniques and self-help strategies.
• Facilitate wraparound/recovery supports based on treatment plans.
• Collaborate with treatment team to develop and review plans.
• Network with community stakeholders to advocate for clients.
• Educate the community about peer support services.

Skills

EMR proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

CRPS certification within 1 year

Valid FL driver's license

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Centerstone is among the nation’s leading nonprofit behavioral health systems with thousands of employees dedicated to delivering care that changes people’s lives. A dynamic, well-established organization, we offer rewarding opportunities to serve all ages in a variety of settings. Come talk to us about joining the Centerstone team!JOB DESCRIPTION:SUMMARY OF POSITIONProvides emotional/informational support for program participants and their families. Assists clients with access to positive social connections and community-based or office-based recovery support services. This role will work with community partners and local stakeholders to provide comprehensive care in the community or office. As a part of the community-based or office-based team, the Peer Support Specialist will meet with individuals in office and/or their own environment such as in the client’s home, hospital, the office, schools/work, etc. This role will ensure continuity of care with clients through peer services as well as sharing their own lived experiences to provide clients with education, support, and hope. A variety of clinical training opportunities are available based on program and interest.ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIESDevelop and maintain therapeutic relationships with clients and conduct outreach activities.Assist clients in identifying personal recovery goals and setting objectives for each goal.Provide individual and group peer support services.Model effective coping techniques and self-help strategies. Facilitate wraparound/recovery supports (e.g., transportation, social connection, job training, benefits enrollment) based on individual treatment plan goals.Collaborate with treatment team to develop and review treatment plans. Network with community stakeholders to advocate for clients.Educate the community about peer support services and the peer-based philosophy.Completes all required agency trainings to maintain 100% compliance.Maintains departmental productivity expectations. Additional training and/or certification may be required based on specific program guidelines.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIESCompetency with electronic medical records, computer systems, and documentation.Strong interpersonal communication skills in order to collaborate with team members and maintain professionalism in the community.Accountable and self-directed with daily job duties.Knowledge of community resources or ability to learn quickly.QUALIFICATIONSEducation LevelHigh school diploma or GED required.Years of ExperienceLived experience with mental illness, substance use, or homelessness and/or experience gained through family member’s mental health/substance use.Experience navigating the healthcare systems and other community support resources.Experience working with individuals with mental health or substance use concerns preferred.Certification/LicensureMust have a valid FL driver’s license.Certified Recovery Peer Specialist (CRPS) Certification must be obtained within one year of employment start date.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSStanding – 20%Sitting – 80%Squatting – OccasionalKneeling – OccasionalBending – OccasionalDriving – OccasionalLifting – OccasionalDISCLAIMERThe duties and responsibilities described in this document are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time, or the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.Time Type:Full timePay Range:$14.25-$20.00Delivering care that changes people's lives starts with our employees. Below are just some of the great benefits Centerstone employees enjoy:Medical, dental, and vision health coverageFlexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts403b retirement plan with company matchPaid time off and ten paid holidaysAD&D Insurance, Life Insurance, and Long Term Disability (company paid)Employee Resource GroupsContinuing education opportunitiesEmployee Assistance ProgramCenterstone is an equal opportunity employer. Employment at Centerstone is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. We treat all clients and colleagues with dignity and respect.At Centerstone, we use our values as a guide for what we do. Respect, Expertise, Integrity and Empowerment are at the heart of every interaction at Centerstone, and particularly rooted in our Culture.Our approach to culture is to create an environment that encourages, supports and celebrates the voices and experiences of our employees. We are committed to a culture of empowerment, respect, integrity and expertise that powers our innovation and connects us to each other, our clients and the communities we serve.Centerstone is also committed to a strong culture of quality and safety, celebrating role-models who champion best practices for quality, clinical risk, and patient safety.