Homeless Services Certified Peer Specialist

As a Partner in Wellbeing, the Certified Peer Specialist serves on the client’s caregiving team and translates lived experience in mental health recovery to assist clients in regaining independence within the community and mastery over their recovery process. The Homeless Services Certified Peer Specialist will function as a role model to peers, exhibiting competency in personal recovery and use of coping skills, serving as a client advocate, and providing information and support to clients in their homes and other community settings. Facilitate group sessions teaching clients various topics related to recovery, wellness, self-esteem, healthy relationships, and overcoming fears. Support clients and families by providing them with access to available wellness, recovery, and other care opportunities in the community. Assist peers in articulating their goals for recovery, learning, developing empowering skills, and modeling effective coping techniques. Certified Peer Specialists follow the regulatory and grant requirements for their assigned program.

• Required primary mental health diagnosis and lived experience as a consumer of mental health services
• Certification as a Peer Specialist (obtained before employment or scheduled to attend with assistance from Alluma before employment)
• High School Diploma or GED
• Must pass a criminal background check through MN DHS NetStudy
• Access to a personal vehicle and the ability and willingness to use the vehicle in carrying out the position’s responsibilities
• Valid driver’s license and insurable under the agency’s automobile insurance policy
• Preference is given to candidates who have lived experience of homelessness and/or chemical dependency
• Free from substance use problems for no less than two years
• Preferred two years in mental health recovery