Certified Peer Specialist Community Support Services ICTT $2000 sign on bonus

Care New England Health System - Providence, RI

Full-time - Entry Level

Providence, RI

Hospitals

About the position

The Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) at The Providence Center plays a crucial role in providing peer support services to individuals with serious and persistent mental illness (SPMI). This position is designed for individuals who have lived experience and can share their recovery journey to inspire and assist others in their recovery process. The CPS serves as a consumer advocate, offering both written and experiential information to promote recovery and empower clients to regain control over their lives. The CPS will work closely with multidisciplinary Integrated Health Home (IHH) treatment teams to identify and address barriers that consumers face in achieving their personal goals and objectives. In this role, the CPS will mentor clients, providing recovery-based coaching tailored to each individual's health and wellness journey. This includes individualized health coaching to help clients meet their health objectives, managing both mental and physical health, and making informed choices. The CPS will also create and adapt wellness objectives based on the unique needs of clients, co-facilitate groups and classes aimed at improving health outcomes, and engage clients in therapy and other wellness services. The CPS is responsible for maintaining professional standards, completing tracking and reporting requirements, and providing self-help recovery services such as WRAP and Pathways to Recovery. The position requires a strong commitment to consumer engagement and advocacy, ensuring that clients are connected to appropriate services and resources. The CPS will coordinate with IHH teams to expand the reach of wellness-focused peer specialist services, ultimately fostering a supportive environment that promotes recovery and well-being for all clients.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and provide recovery-based coaching for SPMI clients.
• Provide individualized health coaching to clients to help them achieve their health objectives.
• Support clients in managing their mental and physical health.
• Assist clients in making informed choices for their well-being.
• Create and adapt wellness objectives based on client needs and input.
• Co-facilitate groups/classes to improve health outcomes for SPMI clients.
• Engage clients in appropriate services and resources in collaboration with IHH teams.
• Promote consumer engagement in therapy, psychiatric appointments, and wellness services.
• Complete tracking and reporting requirements for outcomes and evaluation.
• Maintain professional standards and provide follow-up for consumers.
• Provide self-help recovery services and other peer wellness services.
• Coordinate with IHH teams to expand wellness-focused peer specialist services.

Requirements

• High School diploma/GED required.
• Certified Peer Recovery Specialist Certification is required.
• Life experience that can be shared with other consumers.
• Strong advocacy for consumer needs with treatment providers.
• Knowledge and experience in accessing community resources (housing, medical, financial).
• Experience in behavioral and/or medical health preferred.
• Computer experience preferred.
• Knowledge of recovery-based concepts.
• Good communication and organizational skills.
• Personal resilience and adaptability.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in behavioral and/or medical health preferred.
• Computer experience preferred.

Benefits

• $2,000 sign-on bonus