Peer Support Specialist - part time
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Freeman Health System
US
Summary
The Peer Support Specialist provides emotional support, coaching, and advocacy to individuals managing mental health or substance abuse recovery. They assist clients in developing daily living skills, accessing community resources, and creating wellness and recovery plans.
Job Description
Job Description Summary:
The Certified Peer Specialist is responsible for providing supportive rehabilitation and recovery support services to individuals impacted by a variety of behavioral health issues who are learning to manage aspects of their mental illness/substance abuse recovery.
Education:
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Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
Work Experiences:
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Must be a recipient of or have received mental health services in the recent past.
Responsibilities:
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Provide ongoing emotional support and guide, teach and coach skills for managing mental health issues.
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Train, coach and support individuals in learning social and daily living skills.
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Accompany to appointments to provide support, advocacy and encouragement in discussing issues with doctors and therapists.
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Provide community living skills coaching and teaching to develop independence and self-sufficiency.
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Assist individuals in accessing public services to include financial, housing, emergency service needs, food, shelter and clothing resources.
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Assist in accessing support groups in the community.
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Assist in developing Wellness and Recovery Plans with clients.
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Assist in learning Illness Management and Recovery skills to become familiar with signs and symptoms of mental illness.
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Teach stress reduction exercises.
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Certified Peer Specialist shall report to and perform other work-related duties as assigned by the Assistant Director of Crisis Services.
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Performs specified administrative tasks as determined by the Assistant Director of Crisis Services and/or Director of Crisis Services
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Perform all other duties as assigned.
Freeman Health System is a locally owned, nationally recognized, not-for-profit health system dedicated to improving the health and well-being of the communities we serve across Missouri, Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Kansas.
With a network of hospitals, physician clinics, outpatient centers, and specialty care locations, Freeman delivers compassionate, high-quality healthcare close to home. Our organization includes Freeman Hospital West, Freeman Hospital East, Freeman Neosho Hospital, Freeman Fort Scott Hospital Inc., and Freeman hospitals in Bentonville, Springdale, Johnson, and Siloam Springs.
As a regional healthcare leader, Freeman provides comprehensive services including cancer care, cardiology, neurology and neurosurgery, orthopedics, behavioral health, and women’s and children’s services. We are also proud to operate Ozark Center, the region’s largest provider of behavioral health services, and to be the only Children’s Miracle Network Hospital within a 70-mile radius.
Our greatest strength is our people. More than 7,000 employees come together every day with a shared purpose: caring for our patients, families, and communities. While many of our team members work directly in patient care, Freeman is powered by professionals across countless disciplines, including finance, culinary services, facilities, security, transportation, hospitality, administration, and more.
At Freeman, we believe every employee is a caregiver. Whether you're saving lives at the bedside, preparing meals, maintaining facilities, welcoming visitors, or supporting operations behind the scenes, your work makes a meaningful difference in the lives of others.
We're proud of our collaborative culture, commitment to excellence, and dedication to investing in our team members through competitive benefits, professional development, and rewarding career opportunities.
Join a team where your purpose meets impact.
Learn more about Freeman Health System and explore career opportunities at www.JoinTeam
Founded
1925
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Healthcare
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Joplin, Missouri
Freeman Health System is a locally owned, nationally recognized, not-for-profit health system dedicated to improving the health and well-being of the communities we serve across Missouri, Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Kansas.
With a network of hospitals, physician clinics, outpatient centers, and specialty care locations, Freeman delivers compassionate, high-quality healthcare close to home. Our organization includes Freeman Hospital West, Freeman Hospital East, Freeman Neosho Hospital, Freeman Fort Scott Hospital Inc., and Freeman hospitals in Bentonville, Springdale, Johnson, and Siloam Springs.
As a regional healthcare leader, Freeman provides comprehensive services including cancer care, cardiology, neurology and neurosurgery, orthopedics, behavioral health, and women’s and children’s services. We are also proud to operate Ozark Center, the region’s largest provider of behavioral health services, and to be the only Children’s Miracle Network Hospital within a 70-mile radius.
Our greatest strength is our people. More than 7,000 employees come together every day with a shared purpose: caring for our patients, families, and communities. While many of our team members work directly in patient care, Freeman is powered by professionals across countless disciplines, including finance, culinary services, facilities, security, transportation, hospitality, administration, and more.
At Freeman, we believe every employee is a caregiver. Whether you're saving lives at the bedside, preparing meals, maintaining facilities, welcoming visitors, or supporting operations behind the scenes, your work makes a meaningful difference in the lives of others.
We're proud of our collaborative culture, commitment to excellence, and dedication to investing in our team members through competitive benefits, professional development, and rewarding career opportunities.
Join a team where your purpose meets impact.
Learn more about Freeman Health System and explore career opportunities at www.JoinTeam
Founded
1925
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Healthcare
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Joplin, Missouri
