Peer Support Specialist

Job Details

Columbus, OH

Description

Reports To: Case Management Supervisor

Department: Housing

Job Summary:

To provide peer support services as part of a multi-disciplinary team to persons with mental illness and/or substance abuse problems. Service provision will focus on working with patients to enhance their recovery. Service is provided to individuals or groups.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

To provide individualized, ongoing guidance, coaching and support.

To provide training in the use of personal and community resources.

Assist in developing formal and informal community support.

Assist the person served in increasing social support networks of relatives, friends and/or significant others.

To offer encouragement in times of crisis.

To advocate on behalf of persons with behavioral health problems to protect the patient’s rights and to assist in reducing associated stigma.

To work in cooperation with other providers, family members or significant others involved in the patient’s recovery plan.

To attend staff meetings, case conferences and individual/group supervision.

To attain established standards of productivity.

To observe all rules of confidentiality relating to clinical information and treatment, both internally and when dealing with external agencies/individuals.

To be responsible for understanding patients rights policy and procedures.

To participate in staff training and development.

To serve on designated committees within the agency.

To maintain professional standards at all times. To observe the guidelines established within the Code of Ethics and Conduct.

To perform other related duties as assigned.

Responsible for understanding the Housing Manual.

Qualifications

Knowledge/Experience Required:

High School Diploma or GED required

Certified Peer Recovery Supporter (Adult)

Skills Required:

Ability to work well with others

Familiarity with Franklin County resources