Peer Support Professional

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary

The Resident Services Peer Support Professional is an integral position toward building safe, equitable, resilient, and vibrant (SERV) communities where families thrive. The Resident Services Peer Support Professional uses their lived experience to help others in a person-centered and trauma-informed approach; they have lived experience in the process of recovery from mental health disorder, substance use disorder, or trauma either as person who has received recovery services or as a parent, family member or caregiver of a person who has received services. They build trusting relationships by directly working with residents of all ages, property management staff and community partners to provide linkage and access to health, housing, training, education and community support services. Responsibilities also include maintenance of resident / client case records in accordance with Medicaid / Medicare requirements. Peer support professionals are an integral part of the behavioral health crisis management and recovery support teams for delivering quality continuum of care.

Essential Job Functions : Must be able to perform the position’s essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Essential functions include the ability to stand for long periods of time, operate personal computers and office equipment; strong communication skills, including reading, writing, and speaking English fluently with staff, vendors, and residents.

BACKGROUND, EXPERIENCE, AND EDUCATION

• Lived / Life Experiences in low-income communities preferred.
• Experience serving in low-income communities preferred.
• Experience in community outreach preferred.
• Ability to read and write in English.
• Multiple languages spoken and written preferred.
• Ability to work with others in a team environment.
• Ability to use technology and a willingness to take technology trainings.

PEER SUPPORT SERVICES : Peer support is provided through four key dimensions : Health (access to quality health and behavioral health treatment), Home (housing with needed supports), Purpose (education, employment, and other pursuits), Community (peer, family, and other social supports).

RECORDS AND REPORTING RESPONSIBILITIES

TEAMWORK ENVIRONMENT Work in collaboration with Advocates For Recovery Colorado and Paragon Behavioral Health Services team, RMC employees, families and collateral agencies.

CORE COMPETENCIES

SCHEDULE

QUALIFICATIONS :

Possess a current driver’s license preferred, and access to reliable transportation to complete duties such as direct service to residents during meetings, activities, or events is required.