Certified Peer Specialist Job Description (Page 2 of 3) in pdf

Engage appropriately with persons enrolled to support them in identifying strengths, existing

supports, and community resources.

Support those enrolled in obtaining individualized goals through building and strengthening

of linkages with community resources and family members.

Conducted regularly scheduled meetings with clients to determine employment goals utilizing

the Evidence Based Practices (EBP) to include Supported Employment including best

practices from the SAMHSA, “JOBS Program”. Properly document and file case notes and

other reports in accordance with program protocols.

Provide recovery and supported employment education for persons enrolled, staff, and family

members. This will include but is not limited to: Wellness Recovery Action Plans (WRAP)

for enrollees, Self-help/mutual peer support groups, training and orientation of new enrollees,

and training and orientation for staff and Team members.

10. Work cooperatively with the Supported Employment Specialist to conduct illness

management and recovery groups.

11. Utilize “Supported Employment” principles and concepts of employment related case

management to assist clients in obtaining and retaining permanent employment in the career

of their choice. Collect data and provide feedback on goal attainment and other employment

success measures to the Supported Employment Team Leader.

12. As directed by the Supported Employment Team Leader, network with Mental Health,

Substance Abuse, Housing, Mental Health Case Management, Vocational Support, and other

supportive service agencies and organizations, to build integrated support systems following

Supported Employment guidelines and best practices.

13. Accompany and support persons enrolled in social/leisure, educational, occupational, and/or

advocacy based community integration activities.

14. Involvement in the Peer Governance Process with the YWCA.

15. As necessary provide transportation and/or assistance with other supportive services needed to

assist clients in obtaining their employment goals.

16. Refer and assist clients in obtaining necessary supportive services and provide input

concerning service shortfalls and successes to the Supportive Employment Team Leader.

17. Collect data and report on client follow-up and retention success measures.

18. Attend meetings, training functions and other official YWCA functions as required.

19. Safeguard confidential information.

20. Comply with Association policies.

21. Comply with applicable local, state, and federal licensing

22. Project a positive image of the Association and its programs to the community, and the

Association clients.

Important But Non-Essential Functions of the Job

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