Community Peer Worker (Stopping HIV in the District)

• Treat all clients and staff with dignity and respect
• Maintain professional ethical boundaries and the confidentiality of all individuals supported
• Assist individuals in recovery with articulating their personal goal(s) for recovery and developing their individualized recovery/ aftercare plan
• Identify and support linkages to community resources (communities of recovery, educational, vocational, social, cultural, spiritual resources, mutual self- help groups, professional services, etc.) that support the individual's goals and interest.
• Identify barriers to full participation in community resources and work with individuals to develop strategies to overcome those barriers
• Liaison with established community support groups and advocate for effective recovery-based services
• Role model and assist individuals with effective techniques for coping, self-advocacy, problem-solving, and self-help
• Assist individuals in building and reinforcing newly learned social skills in the community that will enhance their quality of life
• Accompany recovering person to appointments, meetings, and other events in the community, as needed
• Coordinate with treatment team to communicate the progress that the person in recovery makes toward meeting their objectives
• Complete all assessments and documentation as assigned for the role of CHW as outlined within the scope of the grant.
• Monitor urinalysis, and HIV testing of clients, as directed
• Other duties as assigned by the Clinical Supervisor, Program Director, or designee

Qualifications

Education, Training and Experience:

Must have high school diploma/G.E.D. and have and have acquired or meet the qualifications for certification as a Certified Recovery Specialist

 

Experience:

At least 12 months of related experience.