Certified Peer Specialist

Job Description:

Job Title: Certified Peer Specialist 
Location: Columbia, MO 
Department: Recovery Services
Employment Type: Full-time 

Job Summary: 
The Peer Specialist has the responsibility of emphasizing the acquisition, development, and expansion of recovery skills to enable individuals to fully engage in their recovery journey. The interventions they provide are based on the therapeutic relationship they build with the individual and their family. As part of the team, the Peer Specialist helps clients develop essential skills, access recovery tools and community support, and motivates them to achieve and maintain recovery. 

The Certified Peer Specialist position offers: 

• Mileage Reimbursement 

• 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: 

• 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. 

• Accompany clients to appointments when permitted, representing the agency professionally. 

• Support clients in accessing medical services and document all services in accordance with state and CARF standards. 

• Offer crisis intervention and facilitate group education sessions as scheduled. 

• 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 (transportation of clients may be required). 

• 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.