Certified Peer Specialist

Job Description:

Job Title: Certified Peer Specialist 

Location: Springfield, Missouri 

Department: Adult Community Services 

Employment Type: Full-time 

Job Summary: 
Join our compassionate and collaborative team as a Certified Peer Mobile Response Specialist, where your lived experiences of recovery will inspire and support clients on their journey. You will have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals facing mental health challenges. We are looking for someone who is empathetic, resilient, and passionate about helping others achieve their recovery goals. Your role will involve sharing your recovery story, providing validation, and fostering hope in a supportive environment. 

In this position, you will engage with clients through both face-to-face and telephone interactions, conducting assessments and providing essential support. Your ability to build trusting relationships will be key in promoting recovery and enhancing community living for those you serve. 

The Certified Peer Mobile Response Specialist position offers… 

• Employee Assistance Program – 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost 

• Workplace Culture - An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting a healthy, joyful workforce. 

• Additional Perks & Benefits - Scroll down to bottom of this post to learn more 

Key Responsibilities: 
• Engage clients in collaborative and caring relationships, utilizing interpersonal skills and knowledge about recovery. 
• Provide support through validation of experiences and feelings, exploring community roles, and celebrating client accomplishments. 
• Promote coping skills for managing addictions and mental health symptoms while encouraging the use of natural supports. 
• Deliver a person-centered treatment approach, personalizing recovery goals to align with clients' hopes and preferences. 
• Create a trauma-informed environment that emphasizes safety and empowers clients. 
• Conduct face-to-face and telephone contacts with consumers from various crisis programs, establishing effective relationships. 
• Attend scheduled meetings, trainings, and supervision sessions. 
• Complete all documentation requirements by stated deadlines. 
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Crisis Services or designee. 
• Review and follow the ACI Four Core Competencies. 

Education, Experience, and/or Credential Qualifications: 
• Must be a Certified Missouri Peer Specialist 
• High School Diploma/GED 
• Must have a valid driver’s license and a favorable recent driving record. 

Additional Qualifications: 
• More information on obtaining certification as a Peer Specialist: https://mopeerspecialist.com