Recovery Coach & Community Support Specialist

Ozark Center; Joplin (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Ozark Center is seeking a Certified Peer Specialist to provide recovery-focused support for individuals with behavioral health challenges. You will coach skills for mental health management and assist with social living skills and community integration.

Responsibilities include accompanying clients to appointments, advocating with healthcare providers, developing Wellness and Recovery Plans, and helping access public services.

Qualifications

• Requires Certified Peer Specialist certification.
• Experience in behavioral health/homeless services is a plus.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

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.

Education

Certified Peer Specialist certification

Job description

Ozark Center is seeking a Certified Peer Specialist to provide recovery-focused support for individuals with behavioral health challenges. You will coach skills for mental health management and assist with social living skills and community integration.

Responsibilities include accompanying clients to appointments, advocating with healthcare providers, developing Wellness and Recovery Plans, and helping access public services.