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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: • Must have a high school diploma or equivalent. Work Experiences: • Must be a recipient of or have received mental health services in the recent past. Responsibilities: • Provide ongoing emotional support and guide, teach and coach skills for managing mental health issues. • Train, coach and support individuals in learning social and daily living skills. • Accompany to appointments to provide support, advocacy and encouragement in discussing issues with doctors and therapists. • Provide community living skills coaching and teaching to develop independence and self-sufficiency. • Assist individuals in accessing public services to include financial, housing, emergency service needs, food, shelter and clothing resources. • Assist in accessing support groups in the community. • Assist in developing Wellness and Recovery Plans with clients. • Assist in learning Illness Management and Recovery skills to become familiar with signs and symptoms of mental illness. • Teach stress reduction exercises. • Certified Peer Specialist shall report to and perform other work-related duties as assigned by the Assistant Director of Crisis Services. • Performs specified administrative tasks as determined by the Assistant Director of Crisis Services and/or Director of Crisis Services • Perform all other duties as assigned. Physical Requirements: • Normal office environment. • Typical demands include prolonged sitting, frequent standing, bending, stooping, and occasional lifting up to 25 pounds. • Requires normal range of hearing and manual dexterity sufficient to operate keyboard, telephone, photocopier, calculator, and other office equipment as needed. • Requires ability to work under stressful conditions and to work irregular hours and deal with irate individuals. • TB test upon hire.