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Key Responsibilities:<\/span><\/span><\/b>
<\/span><\/span><\/p>- Provide one -on -one peer support based on shared lived experience with <\/span><\/span>mental health and/or substance use recovery<\/span><\/span><\/b>
<\/span><\/span><\/li> - Assist clients in developing recovery, wellness, and <\/span><\/span>mental health stability goals<\/span><\/span><\/b> and action plans<\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/li> - Offer emotional support, validation, and encouragement during <\/span><\/span>mental health challenges or crises<\/span><\/span><\/b>
<\/span><\/span><\/li> - Help individuals access <\/span><\/span>mental health services<\/span><\/span><\/b>, community resources, and support systems<\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/li> - Facilitate peer support groups and workshops focused on <\/span><\/span>mental health awareness, coping skills, and recovery<\/span><\/span><\/b>
<\/span><\/span><\/li> - Share recovery tools, self -care practices, and <\/span><\/span>mental health coping strategies<\/span><\/span><\/b> in a supportive manner<\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/li> - Promote self -advocacy and empowerment in managing <\/span><\/span>mental health and overall well -being<\/span><\/span><\/b>
<\/span><\/span><\/li> - Maintain accurate and timely documentation of client interactions and progress<\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/li> - Collaborate with clinical staff and other team members to support <\/span><\/span>holistic mental health care<\/span><\/span><\/b>
<\/span><\/span><\/li> - Promote a recovery -oriented, person -centered, and <\/span><\/span>trauma -informed approach<\/span><\/span><\/b> to care<\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/li> - Uphold confidentiality, ethical standards, and professional boundaries<\/span><\/span>
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Requirements<\/h3>
Qualifications:<\/span><\/span><\/b>
<\/span><\/span><\/p>- Lived experience with <\/span><\/span>mental health and/or substance use recovery<\/span><\/span><\/b>
<\/span><\/span><\/li> - High school diploma or equivalent (Bachelor’s degree preferred in psychology, social work, or related field)<\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/li> - Certification as a Peer Support Specialist (if required by state or organization)<\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/li> - Strong interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written)<\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/li> - Ability to build trust and rapport with individuals experiencing <\/span><\/span>mental health challenges<\/span><\/span><\/b>
<\/span><\/span><\/li> - Basic computer skills for documentation and communication<\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/li><\/ul>Preferred Skills:<\/span><\/span><\/b>
<\/span><\/span><\/p>- Experience working in <\/span><\/span>mental health, behavioral health, or community services<\/span><\/span><\/b>
<\/span><\/span><\/li> - Knowledge of local <\/span><\/span>mental health resources<\/span><\/span><\/b>, crisis services, and support systems<\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/li> - Group facilitation experience, especially around <\/span><\/span>mental health topics<\/span><\/span><\/b>
<\/span><\/span><\/li> - Crisis intervention awareness and ability to respond appropriately to <\/span><\/span>mental health concerns<\/span><\/span><\/b> (non -clinical)<\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/li><\/ul>Work Environment:<\/span><\/span><\/b>
<\/span><\/span><\/p>- May work in community settings, <\/span><\/span>mental health clinics<\/span><\/span><\/b>, hospitals, or outreach programs<\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/li> - Some travel may be required for client visits or community engagement<\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/li> - Flexible hours, including evenings or weekends, may be needed<\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/li><\/ul>Core Competencies:<\/span><\/span><\/b>
<\/span><\/span><\/p>- Empathy and active listening<\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/li> - Non -judgmental and <\/span><\/span>mental health–affirming attitude<\/span><\/span><\/b>
<\/span><\/span><\/li> - Reliability and professionalism<\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/li> - Strong boundaries and ethical conduct<\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/li> - Commitment to recovery, wellness, and <\/span><\/span>mental health advocacy<\/span><\/span><\/b>
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