Peer Support Specialist

COBB OUTPATIENT DETOX LLC; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Job summary

COBB OUTPATIENT DETOX LLC in Marietta, GA seeks a Peer Support Specialist to provide non-clinical, strengths-based support to individuals facing mental health and substance use challenges. You will leverage personal lived experience to foster hope, empowerment, and self-determination while guiding clients toward recovery and access to essential services.

The role emphasizes sharing experiences, emotional support, and collaboration with healthcare providers to enhance service accessibility, while

Responsibilities

• Share lived experiences to build trust and rapport with clients.
• Provide emotional support, encouragement, and guidance for individuals in recovery.
• Help clients set and pursue personal recovery goals.
• Promote self-advocacy in accessing healthcare, housing, and social services.
• Assist clients in identifying community resources like mental health and housing programs.
• Maintain accurate records of peer support interactions.
• Provide information on coping strategies and wellness tools.
• Navigate healthcare, criminal justice, and social service systems with clients.
• Collaborate with other providers and community organizations to improve access to services.
• Adhere to confidentiality policies and organizational guidelines.
• Participate in supervision, training, and professional development.
• Conduct outreach to connect with individuals who may benefit from peer support.
• Advocate for rights and needs of individuals in recovery.
• Lead peer support groups and wellness workshops.
• Educate communities on mental health, substance use recovery, and stigma reduction.

Job description

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Training & development

Position Summary

The Peer Support Specialist provides non-clinical, strengths-based support to individuals facing mental health challenges, substance use disorders, or other life difficulties. Drawing on personal lived experience, the Peer Support Specialist fosters hope, empowerment, and self-determination while assisting individuals in navigating recovery and accessing necessary services.

Essential Functions

• Share lived experiences and personal insights to build trust and rapport.
• Offer emotional support, encouragement, and guidance to individuals in recovery
• Empower individuals to set and achieve personal recovery goals.
• Promote self-advocacy and independence in accessing healthcare, employment, housing, and social support services.
• Assist individuals in identifying and utilizing available community resources, including mental health services, substance use treatment, housing, and employment programs.
• Maintain accurate records of peer support interactions and services provided.
• Provide information on coping strategies, wellness tools, and self-care practices.
• Help individuals navigate complex systems, such as healthcare, criminal justice, and social services.
• Work collaboratively with other support services, healthcare providers, and community organizations to enhance service accessibility.
• Adhere to ethical guidelines, confidentiality policies, and organizational protocols.
• Participate in supervision, training, and professional development opportunities.
• Conduct outreach and engagement activities to connect with individuals who may benefit from peer support.
• Advocate for the rights and needs of individuals in recovery.
• Lead peer support groups, wellness workshops, and recovery-oriented activities.
• Educate individuals, families, and communities on topics related to mental health, substance use recovery, and stigma reduction.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor, which are consistent with the position and in compliance with agency policies and procedures.