Peer Support Specialist - Veteran's Services Non-Certified

Peer Support Specialist - Veteran's Services Non-Certified

at Easterseals MORC

• Promotes and participates in activities that enhance individual recovery such as community inclusion activities, advocacy and anti stigma, education opportunities, etc.
• Direct services may include outreach and engagement, linkage to community supports, transportation, in-home services, group facilitation and advocacy.
• Attends team meetings and receives assignments from supervisor, team leader or designee. Assists team and staff in identifying program environments that are conducive to recovery; lending their unique insight into mental illness or dual diagnosis and what makes recovery possible.
• Promotes individual decision-making and participates in the person-centered planning process. Assists individuals in determining goals and objectives that will help reach recovery. Assists individuals in creating relapse prevention strategies (WRAP).
• Assist consumers in obtaining services that suit their individual recovery needs.

• Received services through Community Mental Health Organization.
• In recovery and/or willing to share your recovery story to assist with skill building, recovery/life goal setting, problem solving, utilizing WRAP and other self-help recovery tools, and serving as a model for personal recovery.
• Possess a high school diploma or GED.

Easterseals MORC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.