Peer Support Specialist (REC)

The Peer Support Specialist plays a unique and vital role in supporting each individual in his or her journey of recovery. The Peer Support Specialist is responsible for providing an array of support services and interventions designed to inspire hope, support personal responsibility, offer education and promote self-advocacy and self-determination. Responsibilities include: - Utilizing outreach and engagement skills with each individual that are respectful of their stage of change - Promoting each individual’s self care by modeling and mentoring recovery values, attitudes, beliefs, and personal actions in order to encourage wellness and resilience. - Making supportive and encouraging statements regarding each individual’s recovery...