Peer Support Specialist - Harm Reduction/Outreach - Statewide

The Peer Support Specialist (PSS) plays a crucial role in the recovery process as individuals attempt to navigate the behavioral health system. The PSS assists in this process by supporting and assisting clients in gaining entitlements and accessing resources within the community such as food vouchers, housing, linkage to employment services, childcare, and social services. The PSS provides guidance and assists clients in overcoming challenges in their recovery journey and facilitates psycho-education groups, implements recovery/care plans, and connects individuals to support services. The PSS educates and empowers individuals by assisting them in developing a strong, stable recovery support system. The PSS does this by assisting individuals with self-care and self-awareness, encouragement and support, teaching coping skills, and the positive benefits of long-term recovery. The PSS is responsible for providing quality, sufficient and appropriate services and for maintaining high...