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Job Description: Job Title: Certified Peer Specialist Location: Indianapolis, IN Department: Crisis Services Employment Type: Full-time Job Summary: Are you passionate about helping others on their recovery journey? As a Certified Peer Specialist, you will have the unique opportunity to inspire, motivate, and guide individuals toward achieving their full potential. Join our compassionate and collaborative team, where your lived experience will make a significant difference in the lives of those in crisis.
You will play a vital role in providing support to individuals seeking help for the first time, fostering recovery and resilience in a welcoming environment. In this role, you will collaborate with clients to develop personalized treatment plans, assist them in accessing necessary resources, and provide emotional support throughout their recovery journey. Your contributions will not only help individuals navigate their challenges but also empower them to build connections within their community.
This position offers… Employee Assistance Program – 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost Mileage Reimbursement – Company paid for work functions requiring travel Employee Discounts – Hotels, Theme Parks & Attractions, College Tuition Workplace Culture - An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting a healthy, joyful workforce Key Responsibilities: Collaborate with individuals to develop personalized treatment plans that address their specific needs.
Maintain regular communication with referral sources and guardians to discuss progress, transition planning, and relevant clinical matters. Participate in meetings to ensure continuity of care for individuals. Assist in researching and referring individuals to outside resources when necessary. Schedule treatment appointments and provide transportation to and from Recovery Support Services and community-based services.
Accompany clients to appointments when permitted, representing the agency professionally. Support clients in accessing medical services and document all services in accordance with state and federal standards. Offer crisis intervention and facilitate group education sessions as scheduled. Pursue professional development through training to meet required hours every two years. Utilize peer support to foster recovery and resilience in individuals with mental health and substance use disorders.
Help individuals build connections with others, their overall community, and Recovery Supports within their community. Assist individuals in accessing information and support for mental health and substance use disorders. Support individuals in making independent choices and taking an active role in their treatment. Help individuals identify their strengths and resources for recovery. Assist individuals in setting and achieving recovery goals through mentoring, advocacy, and coaching.
Provide emotional, informational, and instructional support to help clients feel connected and develop recovery skills. Encourage clients to live a healthy, productive, and sober lifestyle during and after their time in the facility. Aid participants in creating personal treatment plans to actively engage in their own recovery. Adhere to ethical and confidentiality standards of the facility. Show interest in the long-term and short-term goals of the company.
Education, Experience, and/or Credential Qualifications: Must be willing to self-identify as a present or former client of mental health and/or substance use services OR self-identifies as a person in recovery from mental health and/or substance use disorder. Requires one year of direct and personal experience with the mental health system as a primary consumer of services. Able to complete a state-approved Certified Peer Support training program and other required trainings within six months of employmen