About this position
Job Summary
The Comprehensive Community Services (CCS) Certified Peer Support Specialist provides Part-time support to adults experiencing mental health, substance use, and/or co-occurring needs. The position is responsible for supporting, educating, and mentoring individuals enrolled in CCS services. The Certified Peer Support Specialist serves as a coach or mentor, using their own lived experience in recovery to provide guidance and role modeling that support wellness, purpose, meaningful relationships, and personal growth throughout the recovery process.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Serve as a member of the CCS team providing peer support to individuals with mental health, substance use, and/or co-occurring needs.
- Use personal life and recovery experience to role model wellness, self-direction, and recovery.
- Build person-centered, strength-based, and trauma-informed relationships that empower individuals to meet their recovery goals.
- Offer a range of peer support services that promote skill development, self-advocacy, and support for both individuals and their families.
- Participate in Recovery Team meetings to develop and monitor individualized recovery plans.
- Ensure individuals have access to transportation for CCS-related appointments.
- Maintain accurate documentation in compliance with agency policies and applicable local, state, and federal codes. Ensure timely and appropriate case file management.
- Attend required staff meetings, training, and professional development activities.
- Adhere to agency policies and procedures; maintain a flexible schedule to meet program needs.