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Join Our Team as a Peer Specialist at UPMC Chautauqua!

Use your lived experience to inspire and empower others on their recovery journeys. Peer Specialists at UPMC Chautauqua provide compassionate, non-clinical support as vital members of our treatment teams. In this role, you'll serve as a role model for recovery, help individuals overcome barriers to treatment, and collaborate with staff to foster understanding and support.

This is more than a job — it’s your chance to make a meaningful impact and promote hope and healing in our community. **Apply today!**

Responsibilities:

+ Deliver peer support services to consumers in program settings, the community, as directed by the supervisor.

+ Assist consumers in managing their recovery by helping to identify goals, overcome barriers, and develop strategies to achieve success.

+ Support consumers in identifying natural supports and community resources, while educating them on how to utilize these in their recovery journey.

+ Advocate for consumers and the recovery model by contributing to staff and treatment team meetings, ensuring the consumer’s perspective and goals are represented.

+ Accompany consumers to community support meetings or events when appropriate and provide follow-up support through one-on-one interactions, phone calls, or mobile visits.

+ Maintain professional boundaries in alignment with peer orientation training guidelines.

+ Monitor progress toward recovery goals and provide constructive feedback to consumers, family members, and clinical staff as needed.

+ Apply knowledge of tools such as the Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP), Personal Medicine, and Mental Health Advanced Directives, while sharing personal recovery experiences when appropriate.

+ Teach problem-solving and social skills to consumers through role modeling, coaching, and skill-building activities in areas such as money management, transportation, and time management.

+ Complete all required documentation and paperwork accurately and in a timely manner, as directed by the supervisor.

+ Demonstrate system-wide competencies and behaviors.

+ Perform other duties as assigned.

This description highlights the meaningful work Peer Specialists do to empower individuals in their recovery while contributing to a supportive and collaborative team environment.

+ · High School Diploma or equivalent **Required** .· 2 years of solid work experience preferred strongly preferred· **Willing to obtain a Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA) New York Certification within 1 year of hire.** **(CRPA certification costs will be fully covered for the selected candidate)** · Certification as a Peer or Recovery Specialist preferred· Lived experience with substance use, progressed in recovery, and open to sharing to support others.· Ability to advocate for peer support as a non-clinical recovery service.· Basic computer skills

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran