Peer Specialist

About This Role

This role involves engaging with clients in social services and case management to support their housing and recovery goals, coordinating care, and serving as a liaison between clients and community providers. The position requires assisting individuals with skill-building, providing referrals, and helping them manage daily frustrations and anxieties.

Responsibilities

• Engage with clients in social services and case management to support them through their housing and recovery goals
• Assist clients with skill building
• Provide relevant referrals and assist with coordinating care
• Serve as a liaison between clients and community providers for housing, job assistance, and additional treatment services
• Work in coordination with the clinical team to support the holistic needs of both couples and individuals
• Escort and assist clients in going to HRA, Social Security and other related appointments
• Educate clients about self-help techniques and self-help group processes
• Teach effective coping strategies based on personal experience
• Help clients learn to manage frustrations and anxieties
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and case conferences

Requirements

• H.S. diploma/ GED
• Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA)
• Training and/or experience in homeless services, substance abuse treatment, or mental health services
• Basic computer literacy

Qualifications

• H.S. diploma/ GED

Nice to Have

• Bilingual abilities
• CPR training certification

Benefits

Certifications