The position requires a person(s) who has experienced a period of
severe mental illness, who is currently experiencing recovery, and who has
experience in utilizing services and supports to achieve their personal goals
of community membership, independence, and productivity.
TITLE:
Peer Support
Specialist (Integrated Health,
- Regular Part-Time, 10 hrs per week
GENERAL
SUMMARY OF DUTIES:
Provide a
variety of services under the supervision of professional staff. Employ unique background and skill level from
personal experience in promoting services and supports to help consumers
achieve their personal goals of community membership, independence and
productivity. Support, mentor and assist
CMHCM customers in achieving community inclusion, participation, independence,
recovery, resiliency and/or productivity.
Employ ability to gain trust and respect of consumers based on shared
experience and perspectives with disabilities, and with planning and
negotiating human services systems. Work
with persons with MI, Co-occurring and Developmental Disabilities. Attend Certified Peer Support Specialist
training. This position will focus on
promoting positive health practices among our consumers and include linkage to
local health care resources.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
REQUIREMENTS:
Qualified candidates must
demonstrate that they are working through an MI recovery process and have an
interest in working with individuals who have a severe and persistent mental
illness. High School degree or equivalent, valid driver’s license, and
sufficient experience to perform the position at a satisfactory level are
required. Good written and oral
communication skills, knowledge of local community resources, ability to
establish and maintain relationships on professional, social and personal
levels, and strong organizational skills are required. Basic word processing skills preferred. Peer Support Specialist Training and knowledge
of health care systems a plus.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Tuesday,
August 11, 2009 at 5:00 p.m.
SALARY: $10.52
per hour.
ADDRESS INQUIRIES AND RESUMES TO:
E.O.E.
1530811.IH.Miller.09