We are seeking a Peer Specialist to join our Women’s Services team. The peer will provide services directly to individuals in the program and work closely with Client Advocates. The hours are typically 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday – Friday, but may vary to include earlier and/or later hours and weekends as needed.
The Peer Specialist utilizes their lived experiences and demonstrates an ability to use their personal narrative in the service of assisting others. The Peer Specialist assists in utilising appropriate community resources, promoting engagement, and developing wellness and recovery skills, providing information, support, assistance, and advocacy. The Peer Specialist is uniquely poised to provide collaborative and person-centred support services from a peer perspective.
Some essential functions and responsibilities include:
- Provides peer support and self-help services to residents as appropriate, including engagement, coaching to develop self-advocacy, communication, and empowerment skills.
- Assists in a variety of support activities, including peer support groups, peer recovery and/or psycho-educational groups.
- Collaboratively works with peers in the development of strength-based wellness and recovery plans to overcome barriers to good mental health.
- Develops effective working relationships with agencies, organizations, and community members to respond and advocate for individuals and families from a peer perspective.
- Communicates effectively, representing and promoting the residents’ and/or family members’ perspectives within mental health, homelessness, reentry, and other relevant systems.
- Attends and participates in special events, conferences, workshops and trainings within the community.
- Responsible for medication distribution and record-keeping.
- Responsible for the operation of the food pantry for food distribution to residents. This includes procurement, inventory, storage, and rotation of stock.
- Responsible for food bank retrieval and distribution.
- Responsible for documenting client information in the resident file, HMIS and ETO within the designated time frame.
- Focuses on and is sensitive to client satisfaction with the services received and general satisfaction with services provided.
- Attends and participates in supervision and multidisciplinary meetings.
- Assists program staff in implementing day-to-day program activities.
- Provides transportation in the company vehicle throughout Palm Beach County.
- Documents all activities as required.
Requirements for the position include:
- If eligible, hold, or is willing to obtain Certified Recovery Peer Specialist (CRPS) certification with the Florida Certification Board.
- Must pass a level 2 background screening.
- Upholds the highest ethical standards and SAMHSA’s Core Competencies.
- Experience working with clients in recovery, CAP certified preferred.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.
- Demonstrate working knowledge and ability to model recovery values, including hope, education, self-advocacy, personal responsibility and support.
- Requires a High School diploma or GED.
- The preferred qualification is completion of Peer Support Specialist training with additional mental health training. If training has not been completed, the Peer Specialist must complete it within 6 months of hire.
- Familiarity with local social service agencies, community resources, and support services preferred.
- Requires excellent verbal and communication skills.
- Requires the ability to maintain confidentiality of all information.
- Requires basic knowledge of Microsoft Word, internet software, and a web-based database.
- Ideal candidates are not required to have received services with The Lord’s Place. All candidates who identify as peers are eligible for hire. Former clients will not receive special consideration.
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