Freeman Health System
Peer Support Specialist-New Directions (PRN)
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- Mid level
- Country
- US
- Work mode
- On-site / unstated
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- 27 Sept 2026
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Job Description Summary :
The Certified Peer Specialist is responsible for providing supportive rehabilitation and recovery support services to individuals impacted by a variety of behavioral health issues who are learning to manage aspects of their mental illness/substance abuse recovery.
Education:
Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
Work Experiences:
Must be a recipient of or have received mental health services in the recent past.
Responsibilities:
- Provide ongoing emotional support and guide, teach and coach skills for managing mental health issues.
- Train, coach and support individuals in learning social and daily living skills.
- Accompany to appointments to provide support, advocacy and encouragement in discussing issues with doctors and therapists.
- Provide community living skills coaching and teaching to develop independence and self-sufficiency.
- Assist individuals in accessing public services to include financial, housing, emergency service needs, food, shelter and clothing resources.
- Assist in accessing support groups in the community.
- Assist in developing Wellness and Recovery Plans with clients.
- Assist in learning Illness Management and Recovery skills to become familiar with signs and symptoms of mental illness.
- Teach stress reduction exercises.
- Certified Peer Specialist shall report to and perform other work-related duties as assigned by the Assistant Director of Crisis Services.
- Performs specified administrative tasks as determined by the Assistant Director of Crisis Services and/or Director of Crisis Services
- Perform all other duties as assigned.
Physical Requirements:
- Normal office environment.
- Typical demands include prolonged sitting, frequent standing, bending, stooping, and occasional lifting up to 25 pounds.
- Requires normal range of hearing and manual dexterity sufficient to operate keyboard, telephone, photocopier, calculator, and other office equipment as needed.
- Requires ability to work under stressful conditions and to work irregular hours and deal with irate individuals.
- TB test upon hire.
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