Certified Peer Support Specialist

Program: Community Support Team

Job Responsibilities:

• Serves as an active member of the CST, participates in team meetings, and provides input into the person-centered planning process.
• Guides and encourages beneficiaries to take responsibility for and actively participate in their own recovery.
• Assists the beneficiary with self-determination and decision-making.
• Models recovery values, attitudes, beliefs, and personal action to encourage wellness and resilience.
• Teaches and promotes self-advocacy to the beneficiary.
• Supports and empowers the beneficiary to exercise his/her legal rights within the community.
• Provides psychoeducation as indicated in the PCP.
• Assists with crisis interventions.
• Assists the Team Lead with behavioral and substance use disorder interventions.
• Assists with the development of relapse prevention and disease management strategies.
• Participates in the initial development, implementation, and ongoing revision of the PCP.
• Communicates the beneficiary’s progress and the effectiveness of the strategies and interventions to the Team Lead as outlined in the PCP.

Education/Experience Requirements:

-High School Diploma or equivalent

-Must be a NC Certified Peer Support Specialist (CPSS) in NC

-At least one year of experience working with Adult MH population