Job Description
Job DescriptionDescription:
The Peer Support Specialist plays a key role in enhancing the culture of the house. They are the spark of hope to the clients as being in recovery as well.
· The APSS will walk and talk with integrity with clients.
· Interact proactively in the halls and the dorms to build rapport with the clients.
· Utilize their personal recovery experiences to build rapport, instill hope, and provide practical guidance to individuals facing similar challenges.
· Hold groups that are billable APSS services and put the notes in a timely manner.
· Arrive on time to work and start classes on time.
· Ensure that all services provided comply with AODE, CARF, ASAM, and DMS standards.
· Be proactive and available for client retention when possible.
· Attend and contribute to house and other meetings when assigned by the Peer Support Supervisor.
· Complete additional tasks assigned by the Peer Support Specialist Supervisor.
Conduct themselves using appropriate and ethical boundaries while performing the duties of an APSS.
Requirements:
Be eighteen (18) years of age or older.
Have a current or past diagnosis of a mental health, substance use, or co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.
Have received or be receiving treatment.
Have a minimum educational requirement of a high school diploma or General Equivalence Diploma (GED) certificate.
Demonstrate a pattern of recovery from mental health, substance use, or co-occurring mental health and substance use disorder.
Successfully compete adult peer support specialist training approved by the Department.
Adheres to Isaiah House policies and procedures.
Attends mandatory in-services and other training/educational programs as required.