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Form of workTransitional Living Peer Specialist
This position is partially or fully grant funded. Employment beyond the term of the grant award may be subject to approval by the Executive Council.
Summary:
Responsible for assisting the residents in their daily activities and assuring residents are safe under the direction of the Transitional Living Program Manager. Transitional Living Peer Specialist will often take part in many group activities and or facilitate groups with the residents.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Establish a healing and professional relationship with residents.
- Transports residents to various appointments and activities.
- Assists residents in identifying their own personal interests, goals, and strengths.
- Demonstrates understanding ethics, and boundaries.
- Assists residents with problem solving.
- Maintains resident’s records, program records and other material as required.
- Demonstrates the use of active listening techniques, motivational interviewing when communicating with residents.
- Helps identify barriers to full participation in community resources and develop strategies to overcome these barriers with mental health and/or recovery.
- Uses trauma informed care and is willing to share own personal experiences with mental health and/or recovery.
- Provides resources to help with residents’ needs.
- Provides support and advocates for clients.
Requirements (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities):
- High School diploma or equivalent required
- Must have a valid, clean driver’s license and be at least 18 years of age
- 1 years’ work experience in halfway house, residential facility, or similar setting with AODA and mental health population preferred.
- Minimum 2 years Sobriety
- CPR certification and WI Peer Support training will be provided and as is required as a condition of employment.
- Must successfully pass all applicable background checks and drug screens.
- FCP complies with all CDC vaccine and testing recommendations for healthcare professionals. Proof of immunizations is required and immunizations/testing provided upon hire.
Physical Demands:
Carry 50#: Occasional
Carry 25#: Occasional
Pull: Occasional
Push: Occasional
See: Constant
Hear: Constant
Walk: Frequent
Stand: Frequent
Sit: Frequent
Crawl: Occasional
Heights: Occasional
Enclosed Space: Not Applicable
Twist: Occasional
Bend: Occasional
Climb: Occasional
Drive: Frequent
Heavy Equipment: Not Applicable
