Peer Support Specialist - DePaul

Job Summary:

Peer Support services are individualized and recovery-focused that promote individuals to manage their own recovery process. Interventions of Peer Support Services emphasize personal safety, self-worth, confidence, and growth, connection to the community, boundary setting, planning, self-advocacy, personal fulfillment, development of social support, and effective communication.

The Peer Support Specialist will work with staff at DePaul locations to assist individuals in supportive housing for people with mental illness.

This position is part-time 20 hours per week.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities: (Additional duties may be assigned)

• Meet with residents to provide one-on-one peer support
• Address mental health concerns and behaviors and teach coping skills
• Connect guests with community resources
• Comply with HIPPA regulations
• Participate in staff meetings as required

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None