The Peer Support Specialist (PSS) will work to improve outcomes by facilitating access to care and enhancing the quality of life for individuals who are underserved. Operating from a harm reduction approach, the PSS will conduct outreach activities with the goal of becoming a trusted advisor and disseminating information about available resources and services.

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• Proven ability to adhere to ethical guidelines by maintaining professional boundaries and respecting the dignity and autonomy of all clients served.
• Skilled at providing structured peer support services, including recovery planning, transition support, and wellness skill building.
• Ability to apply trauma informed and client centered approaches in all peer interactions.
• Skilled at offering empathetic support through appropriate sharing of personal recovery experiences, fostering hope, and serving as a role model for clients in recovery.
• Ability to guide clients in identifying and accessing community resources, services, and activities that promote recovery and community integration.
• Strong problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

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• Maintain accurate records of services provided, ensuring compliance with organizational policies and confidentiality standards.
• Complete documentation in alignment with Chemical Dependency Treatment Facility requirements, including service type, duration, goals, and outcomes.
• Maintain timely and accurate electronic records for all peer support activities using a designated system.
• Participate in chart audits and quality assurance reviews and address compliance-related feedback promptly.
• Deliver instruction in-person and via telehealth platforms to ensure accessibility and engagement with a focus on pre and post-natal women and assisting with maternal health mental health and substance use resources.
• Collaborate with clinical staff to support client care conditions.
• All other duties as assigned.