Peer Support Specialist

Freeman Health System; Joplin (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Freeman Health System in Joplin, MO is seeking a Certified Peer Specialist to provide supportive rehabilitation and recovery services to individuals with behavioral health needs, helping them manage mental health and substance use challenges. The role requires a high school diploma and a background as a recipient of mental health services.

The specialist will guide clients in daily living skills, accompany them to appointments, assist with access to public services, and help develop Wellness and

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be a recipient of or have received mental health services in the recent past.

Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing emotional support and guide, teach and coach skills for managing mental health issues.
• Train, coach and support individuals in learning social and daily living skills.
• Accompany to appointments to provide support, advocacy and encouragement in discussing issues with doctors and therapists.
• Provide community living skills coaching and teaching to develop independence and self-sufficiency.
• Assist individuals in accessing public services including financial, housing, emergency service needs, food, shelter and clothing resources.
• Assist in accessing support groups in the community.
• Assist in developing Wellness and Recovery Plans with clients.
• Assist in learning Illness Management and Recovery skills to recognize signs and symptoms of mental illness.
• Teach stress reduction exercises.
• Certified Peer Specialist shall report to and perform other work-related duties as assigned by the Assistant Director of Crisis Services.
• Performs specified administrative tasks as determined by the Assistant Director of Crisis Services and/or Director of Crisis Services.

Skills

Emotional support

Coaching

Advocacy

Teaching

Education

High school diploma

Job description

## Peer Support SpecialistApplylocations: OC New Directionstime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR111875**Job Description Summary**: The Certified Peer Specialist is responsible for providing supportive rehabilitation and recovery support services to individuals impacted by a variety of behavioral health issues who are learning to manage aspects of their mental illness/substance abuse recovery.**Education:*** Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.**Work Experiences:*** Must be a recipient of or have received mental health services in the recent past.**Responsibilities:*** Provide ongoing emotional support and guide, teach and coach skills for managing mental health issues.* Train, coach and support individuals in learning social and daily living skills.* Accompany to appointments to provide support, advocacy and encouragement in discussing issues with doctors and therapists.* Provide community living skills coaching and teaching to develop independence and self-sufficiency.* Assist individuals in accessing public services to include financial, housing, emergency service needs, food, shelter and clothing resources.* Assist in accessing support groups in the community.* Assist in developing Wellness and Recovery Plans with clients.* Assist in learning Illness Management and Recovery skills to become familiar with signs and symptoms of mental illness.* Teach stress reduction exercises.* Certified Peer Specialist shall report to and perform other work-related duties as assigned by the Assistant Director of Crisis Services.* Performs specified administrative tasks as determined by the Assistant Director of Crisis Services and/or Director of Crisis Services* Perform all other duties as assigned.