Certified Peer Specialist

Description and Primary Purpose of Position:

This position of moderate difficulty is responsible for providing a variety of case management and outreach interventions to consumers in their natural environment.  Individual serves as advocate in assisting consumers in accessing community resources, teaching and modeling self-help and coping skills. Must be able to develop WRAP Plans. 

Minimum Training & Experience: 

A Certified Peer Specialist certificate, or certificate eligible within six months.

Preferred Qualifications: 

Preference will be given to applicants who, in addition to meeting the minimum qualifications, possess one or more years in recovery. 

Problem Solving / Decision Making Skills:

Must have excellent assessment and crisis management skills.  Candidate will work closely with metro area hospitals, city/county jails and courts.  Must be able to negotiate system boundaries.