Peer Recovery Specialist

NORTHSTAR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH NETWORK LLC
Saint Paul, MN, US
Full-time

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

  • Provide peer support to those needing support.
  • Meet with clients on a regular basis, or as needed after the initial meeting to discuss

routine recovery issues from a peer perspective.

  • Provide quality program services to the individuals served in a professional manner.
  • Complete required documentation according to program standards and timelines.
  • Provide guidance, encouragement, education and skill-building around wellness

planning, crisis planning, and self-advocacy to support the clients' recovery goals.

Act as a liaison between the clinical team and clients to ensure each client's needs and

preferences are understood and honored whenever possible.

Provide services that help clients identify their strengths and to use their strengths to

reach their treatment goals, and identify and overcome barriers to participate in

community resources.

  • Assist in planning and supervising recreational activities for clients.
  • Maintain confidential client records. Process client record requests.
  • Perform other routine support tasks, including filing, photocopying, answering

telephones, and compiling statistical reports.

  • Attend weekly clinical staff meetings as needed.
  • Understand and follow emergency fire and weather policies and procedures.
  • Attain, maintain and promote a positive, safe, harmonious, productive and challenging

work environment.

  • Provide culturally sensitive and relevant services to diverse clients and their families.
  • Other duties as assigned or required.

Requirements :

  • Be at least 21 years of age.
  • Have a High School Diploma, GED or equivalent.
  • Have a primary diagnosis of mental illness.
  • Demonstrate leadership and advocacy skills, and have a strong dedication to recovery.
  • Current DHS certification as a Certified Peer
  • 30+ days ago
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