Certified Peer Specialist

Certified Peer Specialist (CPS)

The Adult Services P.H.R.I.E.N.D. Program Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) is direct care that provides flexible, community-based services designed to promote the stability, recovery, and community integration of individuals who have a mental illness. The CPS works with individuals in their community environment, assisting them in their recovery through self-disclosure, instilling a sense of hope, encouragement, and vision for the future.

Job Description

• Assist clients to better understand their mental illness and promote self-advocacy.
• Develop interpersonal skills and social support networks.
• Reinforce budgeting skills to allow greater independence in the management of funds.
• Develop leisure and recreational activity planning skills.
• Integrate with self-help support groups and other community avenues toward advancing personal recovery objectives.
• Carry out the daily routine of individualized engagement activities utilizing recovery concepts, including sharing personal recovery experiences.
• Develop a peer relationship that encourages hope for the future and maximum participation in the community with a focus on community integration (e.g., work, school, relationships, physical activities, self-directed hobbies and interests).
• Assist individuals in identifying and valuing their unique strengths, abilities, and assets to achieve their goals.
• Provide daily information and feedback regarding individuals' behavior, attitude, and physical condition as part of the treatment planning process and team meetings.
• Serve as a role model and promote self-advocacy so that recovering individuals have a voice that is fully heard in ensuring their needs, goals, and objectives are central in their dealings with provider agencies.
• Participate in the identification of community resources that support each individual's goals and interests.

Requirements

• Open to new clinical and adult residential experiences both as an individual and as part of a team.
• Willingness to develop leadership competencies and career interests on a personal level.
• Flexibility for classes, internship possibilities within the organization, and availability for licensure supervision for anyone pursuing a professional license.

Benefits

• Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with personal goals that focus on self-care.
• Relaxed working environment with flexible work schedules.
• Support for career development with opportunities to learn and grow within the organization.
• Competitive compensation package with generous time off and benefits for eligible employees.
• Discounts and offers through the Tickets at Work Program.
• CGRC is an eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Community Overview

CGRC is a premier behavioral and mental health provider that embraces employees as partners in the organization's strategic plan. If you want to be a Change Agent, we want you to be part of the CGRC partnership.