Certified Peer Specialist - Homeless Services

Job Description:

Job Title: Certified Peer Specialist - Homeless Services 

Location: Springfield, Missouri 

Department: Adult Community Services 

Employment Type: Full-time 

Job Summary: 
Join our dedicated team at Burrell Behavioral Health, where we provide compassionate mental health rehabilitative and holistic treatment for individuals experiencing homelessness or at high risk of homelessness. As a Certified Peer Specialist, you will use your shared experience of recovery to mentor adult clients, helping them navigate their journey towards stability in mental health. Your role will focus on guiding treatment through client-driven goal sets, reducing barriers, and increasing functionality in daily living. We value a positive attitude and motivational skills, and we invite you to play a pivotal role in making a meaningful impact in the community. 

In this position, you’ll teach and model coping strategies, symptom management, and problem-solving skills while actively participating in treatment planning. Your lived experience will empower clients to achieve their goals and nurture their recovery process. 

This position offers… 
• Employee Assistance Program – 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost  
• Mileage Reimbursement – Company paid for work functions requiring travel 
• Employee Discounts – Hotels, Theme Parks & Attractions, College Tuition 
• 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: 
• Utilize shared recovery experiences to mentor adult clients in developing coping skills. 
• Provide symptom management and problem-solving training. 
• Actively participate in treatment planning and client activities. 
• Collaborate with the team to help clients stabilize and reduce barriers to care. 
• Support clients in achieving their individual goals and increasing daily functionality. 

Education, Experience, and/or Credential Qualifications: 
• Must be a current Certified Missouri Peer Specialist with at least a high school diploma or GED. 
• Preferred experience engaging the homeless population. 

Additional Qualifications: 
• A reliable vehicle, a favorable driving record, and up-to-date insurance. 
• A positive attitude and motivational skills stemming from personal recovery experience. 

Keywords: Peer Specialist, Homeless Services, Mental Health, Recovery, Community Support, Compassion, Client Engagement, Teamwork, Diversity, Inclusion 

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