Part Time Certified Peer Support Worker (Cpsw)

Responsible for providing Peer Support Services to clients with behavioral health diagnoses, drug/alcohol dependence, and physical illness. Assists clients in setting and pursuing their recovery goals. Functions as a role model to peers exhibiting competency in personal recovery and use of coping skills

Must be certified through the State of NM as a Certified Peer Support Worker

The starting hourly rate is $15.00

25 hours per week

Typical Job Tasks:

• Support individuals with crisis follow-up by assisting with follow-up care, phone calls, or discharge care
• Teaches coping skills, identifies the impact of negative thinking, advocates, and provides information, and support for consumers with behavioral health diagnoses, and physical health issues, as well as those with alcohol and drug dependence in their recovery process.
• Educates the member on medication compliance and the importance of regular therapy and psychiatric appointments.
• Educates the member on healthy food choices for weight management, diabetes, or other health-related issues with obesity.
• Supports members with getting out of the house and getting back into society.
• Educates members on the benefits of exercising
• Makes face-to-face contact and builds rapport on an ongoing basis.
• Assists members in recovery by defining goals and coping skills.
• Maintain HIPAA and client confidentiality at all times.
• Regular and consistent attendance for the assigned work schedule is essential.
• Documents all encounters using current electronic health records