Recovery-Focused Peer Specialist (Community-Based)

Tri-County Human Services; Bartow (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Tri-County Human Services is seeking a dedicated Peer Specialist to provide consumer-centered input and serve as a role model for recovery. The role includes linking individuals to medical, community, and specialty services and offering case management as needed.

The position emphasizes dignity, cultural sensitivity, and collaboration with clinicians. It requires a high school diploma or GED, and CPS certification within one year, with ongoing training in addiction and mental health services.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Certification as Certified Peer Specialist within one year of starting the position.
• Knowledge of addictions treatment and/or mental health treatment programs.

Responsibilities

• Attends community forms dealing with substance abuse and mental health issues and concerns.
• Speaks to individuals regarding services received and provides feedback to both the department and providers.
• Assist providers in developing recovery objectives that meet progress towards goals.
• Discusses with individuals areas within the provider's service delivery that need targeted improvement.
• Engages individuals to talk about their experiences to promote understanding and hope for recovery.
• Develops rapport with individuals involved in the criminal justice system and other behavioral/emotional difficulties.
• Assists with enrollment for services provided by community behavioral health providers.
• Identifies program environments conducive to recovery and lends insight into mental illness and recovery.
• Facilitates peer group support using the Illness Management and Recovery model.
• Assists in completing and maintaining a personal recovery plan with strengths, needs, abilities, goals, and progress.
• Attends treatment team meetings to support consumer insight to recovery.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Certified Peer Specialist (CPS)

Job description

Tri-County Human Services is seeking a dedicated Peer Specialist to provide consumer-centered input and serve as a role model for recovery. The role includes linking individuals to medical, community, and specialty services and offering case management as needed.

The position emphasizes dignity, cultural sensitivity, and collaboration with clinicians. It requires a high school diploma or GED, and CPS certification within one year, with ongoing training in addiction and mental health services.