Certified Peer Support Specialist (77436)

Job Purpose

Provides peer recovery support to individuals in need, assisting them in accessing resources, preventing relapse, and maintaining ongoing engagement in recovery services.

Primary Responsibilities and Duties

• Provides peer recovery services to persons served.
  • Completes screening on consumers as needed to determine referral needs, then links to appropriate services and coordinates transportation if needed.
  • Assists consumers in identifying early warning signs and helps them identify ways to prevent relapse.
  • Provides ongoing follow-up with consumers referred to the program to promote recovery, resiliency, and support.
• Promotes peer recovery in the community and within programs.
  • Promotes peer recovery services to the community to help break down stigma.
  • Works with external customers to identify consumers who may benefit from treatment or support services.
  • Assists in the treatment of persons served by providing paraprofessional support by helping consumers develop coping skills, self-help skills, and communication skills.