Peer Support Specialist Job at Horizon House Inc, Philadelphia, PA

  • Horizon House Inc
  • Philadelphia, PA

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Purpose:
· Function as a member of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team that promotes self-determination, personal
responsibility and empowerment inherent in self-directed recovery
· Assist program participants with mental illnesses to regain control over their own lives and their own recovery
process

Supervision Received:
· Receives supervision from the Residential Coordinator

Supervision Exercised:
· N/A

Qualifications:
· A person who is self identified as having met the criteria for substance abuse disorder as defined in Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (who utilizes or has utilized Substance Abuse and / or mental health).
· Help Participant identify and achieve specific self-determined goals.
· Demonstrates knowledge of recovery/wellness principles and ability to model and mentor the recovery process and demonstrate effective coping skills
· A high school diploma or GED
· Ability to establish supporting trusting relationships with people with mental illnesses and respect for peoples’ rights and personal preferences is essential.
· Good oral and written communication skills.
· Ability to work independently and as part of a focused interdisciplinary team.
Scope:
· Frequent interactions with peers who are at different stages of recovery.
· May be required to assist with crisis intervention in emergency situations in an ancillary/supportive role
educating and supporting peers.
· Light lifting and/or carrying, not to exceed 25 lbs.
· Local travel required.
· Flexibility in scheduling and available to do 24-hour on-call coverage.

Horizon House, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer 

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