Certified Peer Specialist

Job Description:

Are you passionate about helping others on their recovery journey? Do you have the lived experience and skills to inspire, motivate, and guide individuals toward achieving their full potential? If so, we want you to join our team as a Peer Support Specialist in Indianapolis, Indiana!

This is the final stage of A&C’s building of services in the crisis continuum. This position will allow clients to not only a person to call, a person to respond, but now a place to go. As a peer support specialist, you will use your lived experience and story to support individuals that are coming into crisis and potentially asking for help for the first time. 

Why Indianapolis?

Indianapolis isn’t just the Crossroads of America—it’s a city bursting with energy, culture, and opportunity. While you make a difference in the lives of others, enjoy everything this thriving city has to offer, including:

• World-Class Attractions: Visit the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, the world-renowned Children’s Museum, or the Indianapolis Zoo.
• Outdoor Adventures: Take a relaxing stroll along the Canal Walk, explore White River State Park, or bike on the Monon Trail.
• Dynamic Arts and Culture: Immerse yourself in the city’s vibrant arts scene at the Indianapolis Museum of Art or catch a show at the Indiana Repertory Theatre.
• Sports Enthusiast’s Paradise: Cheer on the Colts, Pacers, Indy Eleven, or Indians—there’s always a game in town!
• Affordable Living: Experience a high quality of life with affordable housing and a friendly, welcoming community.

Essential Job Functions:

• Collaborate with individuals to develop personalized treatment plans that address their specific needs.
• Maintain regular communication with referral sources and guardians to discuss progress, transition planning, and relevant clinical matters.
• Participate in meetings to ensure continuity of care for individuals.
• Assist in researching and referring individuals to outside resources when necessary.
• Schedule treatment appointments and provide transportation to and from Recovery Support Services and community-based services.
• Support clients in accessing medical services and document all services in accordance with state and federal standards.
• Provide peer support to individuals that utilize crisis stabilization unit
• Engage individuals in de-escalation techniques and crisis intervention strategies
• Develop and complete safety plans and/or establish goals and next steps with the individual
• Provide resources as applicable
• Ensure safety of all individuals while at CSU 
• Pursue professional development through training to meet required hours every two years.
• Utilize peer support to foster recovery and resilience in individuals with mental health and substance use disorders.
• Help individuals build connections with others, their overall community, and Recovery Supports within their community.  NOTE:  This position may require transportation of clients.
• Assist individuals in accessing information and support for mental health and substance use disorders.
• Support individuals in making independent choices and taking an active role in their treatment.
• Help individuals identify their strengths and resources for recovery.
• Assist individuals in setting and achieving recovery goals through mentoring, advocacy, and coaching.
• Provide emotional, informational, and instructional support to help clients feel connected and develop recovery skills.
• Encourage clients to live a healthy, productive, and sober lifestyle during and after their time in the facility.
• Aid participants in creating personal treatment plans to actively engage in their own recovery.
• Adhere to ethical and confidentiality standards of the facility.
• Show interest in the long-term and short-term goals of the company.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to offer personal, unique knowledge and experiences of recovery while maintaining appropriate boundaries.
• Ability to share recovery skills that have worked and help the client identify skills that will work for them.
• Ability to serve as a source of hope for the client by demonstrating the ability to maintain recovery.
• Knowledge