Recovery Peer Specialist, ADT Team — Crisis Support

Behavioral Health and Developmental Services of Strafford County, Inc.; Rochester (NH); Presencial; USD 40.000 - 52.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Community Partners in Strafford County seeks a Peer Specialist for the ADT Team to support adults with severe mental illness. You will use your lived experience to promote recovery, develop wellness plans, and help peers access resources in a non-judgmental setting. Some evenings and weekends may be required to assist during crises.

We value independence and teamwork, provide training on WRAP and IPS, and expect strong communication, documentation in EHR, and a commitment to person-centered care.

Formación

• Lived experience of mental illness & recovery.
• Intentional Peer Support Training and WRAP Training preferred.
• Capable of working independently as well as a member of a team.
• Maintain Intentional Peer Support certification as applicable.
• 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.

Responsabilidades

• 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

Conocimientos

Lived experience

Communication skills

Independent worker

Team collaboration

WRAP training

IPSP certification

Valid driver's license

Technology literacy

Educación

High School diploma or GED

Descripción del empleo

Community Partners in Strafford County seeks a Peer Specialist for the ADT Team to support adults with severe mental illness. You will use your lived experience to promote recovery, develop wellness plans, and help peers access resources in a non-judgmental setting. Some evenings and weekends may be required to assist during crises.

We value independence and teamwork, provide training on WRAP and IPS, and expect strong communication, documentation in EHR, and a commitment to person-centered care.