Recovery-Focused Peer Specialist (ADT) – Evenings & Weekends

Community Partners NH; Rochester (NH); Vor Ort; USD 25.000 - 39.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Community Partners NH is seeking a dedicated Peer Specialist to join the ADT team in Rochester, NH. The role uses lived experience with mental illness to support adults with severe mental health challenges, promoting recovery and resiliency through person-centered care.

Some evenings and weekend hours may be required to assist clients in crisis. Responsibilities include building supportive relationships, helping clients create WRAP wellness plans, connecting them with community resources, and

Qualifikationen

• Lived experience of mental illness & recovery and/or has worked in a Peer Support Center.
• Intentional Peer Support Training and WRAP Training is preferred but not required.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to utilize technology provided to perform requirements of the job.
• Valid driver’s license, proof of adequate automobile liability insurance and reliable transportation required.

Aufgaben

• Enters into supportive, non-authoritative relationships with peers with a goal of encouraging recovery
• Works with adult peers, age 18 and up, who have severe and/or persistent mental health challenges
• Assists peers in the development of a Wellness Action Plan (WRAP) so that they can create their own individualized wellness goals and recovery plan and contribute meaningfully to the treatment planning process
• Assists peers in accessing community resources, advocates on behalf of peers and educates mental health professionals regarding the perspective of persons with lived experience
• Facilitates open dialogue with peers to encourage direct, honest, and respectful communication
• Completes all documentation in a timely manner with the Electronic Health Record
• Participates in Co-Reflection Trainings with peer agencies
• Attends peer support training (Wellness Recovery Action Plans, Intentional Peer Support, and Whole Health Action Management) that is authorized by the NH Bureau of Behavioral Health
• Attends meetings, trainings and events as assigned
• Performs tasks, projects and other duties as assigned

Kenntnisse

Lived experience of recovery

Independent worker

Team player

Strong communication skills

Ausbildung

High School diploma or GED

Jobbeschreibung

Community Partners NH is seeking a dedicated Peer Specialist to join the ADT team in Rochester, NH. The role uses lived experience with mental illness to support adults with severe mental health challenges, promoting recovery and resiliency through person-centered care.

Some evenings and weekend hours may be required to assist clients in crisis. Responsibilities include building supportive relationships, helping clients create WRAP wellness plans, connecting them with community resources, and