Certified Peer Support Specialist- Yanceyville, NC Job at Community Care of North Carolina Inc
Across the Lifespan- Yanceyville, NC
Position Summary
The purpose of the Certified Peer Support Specialist position is to promote a culture in which each individual’s point of view and preferences are recognized, understood, respected and integrated into treatment, rehabilitation, and community self-help activities while serving as an advocate for clients.
Essential Functions
- Meeting with clients to provide advice and support in accordance with treatment plan
- Supporting/assisting consumers in daily decision making and resolution of minor problems
- Assisting clients by finding resources, advising the consumer of processes, and encouraging follow through with proposed resolutions, locating social activities, or provide other assistance as needed
- Accompanying clients to meetings and participates in meetings of community groups to advocate for consumer needs, leading recovery dialogues/self-help sessions with clients
- Fostering client’s development of healthy relationships by encouraging participation in community activities
- Observing behavior and evidence of general well-being and discusses observations with the clients
- Providing advice to clients on empowerment skills and successful community living
- Informing clients on community resources and how to use them appropriately, providing information to consumers and families on specific topics, as assigned
- Modeling effective coping and self-help techniques to individuals or groups of consumers
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Certified as a Peer Support Specialist
- CPR, First Aid, NCI and/or role related certification, needed before starting employment
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- 1 year of experience working with persons with the population supported
- Valid drivers’ license and automotive insurance
Working Conditions
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Physical demands include requirement to regularly sit; use hands and fingers; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk; lift up to 10 lbs.; vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
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