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Peer Support Specialist (50673)

@ WestCare Foundation
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Buckhannon, West Virginia, United States
$15-$20/hrOnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities:Provide recovery support, Conduct skills building groups, Act as role model
Requirements Summary:High school diploma or GED; lived recovery experience; ability to work flexible schedule including evenings/weekends; reliable transportation; for WV specific role. Must pass certification and training requirements.
Technical Tools Mentioned:Microsoft Office, Electronic Health Record (EHR) software
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Position Summary:

A Peer Support Specialist in West Virginia is someone with lived experience in recovery (mental health and/or substance use) who helps others navigate recovery, treatment, and community resources. They provide mentorship, encouragement, advocacy, and recovery coaching using their own recovery experience. 

 

Essential Job Functions:

  • Provide recovery support to consumers
  • Conducts skills building groups and other activities as assigned by the supervisor
  • Acts as an appropriate role model for consumers
  • Provides coaching and mentoring services to consumers as assigned by the supervisor
  • Serve as a family/individual representative and advocate in program/agency activities.
  • Assist in the facilitation of individual/family support and educational groups.
  • Provide Peer support to individuals by using personal and professional life experiences.
  • Work in partnership with the case manager provider to link individuals to needed services.
  • Respond to the needs and preferences of individuals, stakeholders and system partners.
  • Assist individuals to identify and build natural supports as well as self-advocacy and self-efficacy skills.
  • Help individuals identify strengths and recognize successes to promote self-esteem and empowerment.
  • Actively promote and educate individuals on program is and availability peer support services at any point in treatment.
  • Assist individuals to develop a Wellness Recovery Action Plan when needed.
  • Document one-to-one sessions, telephone calls and/or visits with families/individuals to reflect their supportive role.
  • Provide peer support services to additional populations, as needed
  • Participate in case conference
  • Understands HIPAA, Professional Ethics, Consumer Rights and Confidentiality
  • Participate in performance improvement activities
  • Embrace and embody the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision and goals of WestCare Foundation.
  • Completes all orientation and mandated training activities, including E-Learning Courses, within required timeframes, and in accordance with the criteria established for this position.
  • Perform any other duties as assigned.