General Summary: As a self-identified individual with lived experience in mental health services, the Advocate Peer Support Specialist offers direct supportive care to individuals within the community. These services emphasize rehabilitation and recovery, aiming to enhance coping skills for managing psychiatric symptoms while encouraging the use of natural resources and community living skills.

Essential Functions:

• Deliver direct supportive services to individuals facing mental health challenges.
• Assist clients in developing proactive solutions to overcome recovery barriers.
• Complete documentation accurately and promptly.
• Participate in trainings and meetings as required.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by supervisors.

Minimum Knowledge and Skills Required:

• Strong organizational abilities.
• Intermediate proficiency with MS Office applications.
• Self-identification as a current or former primary consumer of mental health services.
• At least one year of stable recovery as per regional guidelines.

Required Behavioral Skills:

• Integrity: Demonstrates honesty and a commitment to doing the right thing, inspiring others through role modeling.
• Compassion: Exhibits empathy and excellent customer service, managing conflicts thoughtfully and offering alternative solutions.
• Accountability: Takes ownership of projects and issues, working independently with flexibility to adapt to changing priorities.
• Respect: Collaborates effectively with diverse populations, maintaining a positive and proactive service attitude.
• Excellence: Strong communication and presentation skills, capable of strategic thinking and leading daily tactical processes.

Minimum Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be at least 18 years old and three years older than the youth served.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Two years of experience working with adults in a health-related field.

Required Licenses/Certifications:

• Completion of state-recognized training.
• Valid driver’s license, insurance, and reliable vehicle.

Preferred Licenses/Certifications:

• Certification for Peer Support Specialists as recognized by regional aging and disability authorities.

This role offers competitive pay, a generous benefits package, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day within a supportive healthcare network serving the Midwest region.