Certified Peer Support Specialist - Outreach

Competencies

• Ability to engage clients in collaborative and caring relationships Personalizes peer support; assists clients in recovery planning, to set and accomplish goals related to home, work, community and health. Provides information and links to resources, services, supports, and skills related to recovery, health, and wellness Demonstrates skills in telling their recovery stories and using their lived experiences as a way of inspiring and supporting a person living with behavioral health conditions. (Family peer support workers likewise share their personal experiences of self-care and supporting a family-member who is living with behavioral health conditions.) Ability to interact verbally and in writing with colleagues and others. Supports collaboration and teamwork; ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with colleagues and others to enhance the peer support provided. Recognizes the limits of their knowledge and when to seek assistance from others, using supervision (mentoring, reflection) effectively by monitoring self and relationships, preparing for meetings and engaging in problem-solving strategies with the supervisor (mentor, peer) Ability to self-reflect and examine own personal biases, motivations, judgments, and feelings that may be activated by the peer work, recognize signs of distress, and know when to seek support Committed to professional growth, seeking to increase knowledge and skills of peer support QualificationsQualifications WA State credential or ability to become credentialed Proficiency in common Microsoft applications Strong written and verbal communication skills Demonstrated ability to prioritize deadlines, work independently, take initiative, and maintain confidentiality Active/current credential as a Certified Peer Specialist per WA DOH Must have valid driver’s license, proof of insurance, and working vehicle.
• Equipment/Machines
• Used: Basic office equipment to include computer, printer, copier, fax, scanner, tablet and telephone.
• Physical and
• Sensory
• Requirements
• Must have the ability to: Sit for 2 total hours per day, and up to 1 total consecutive hour Stand for 8 total hours per day and up to 2 total consecutive hours Walk 6 total hours per day and up to 10 total consecutive minutes Use upper extremities for frequent lifting of objects up to 10 pounds
• Must have the ability for: Frequent stooping and bending Frequent reaching above shoulder level Touching as it relates to feeling objects by touching with the skin, particularly that of fingertips Hearing as it relates to normal conversation, high frequency and low frequency hearing sounds Seeing as it relates to general vision, near vision, color vision and peripheral vision
• Working
• Conditions: Usual office conditions, computer use, and outside interactions. Comprehensive Life Resources is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, veteran status, disability status, and any other applicable legally protected characteristics and or class.