Project Health Peer Support Specialist Job Category: Operations-Outpatient Clinic Requisition Number: PROJE002476 Full-Time On-site Job Details Description Why Work for Gandara: Explore the career pathways in Behavioral Health, Substance Use and Recovery, Community Based Clinical services, Adolescent and Family services, Adult Residential, Maintenance and Administration! Whether that is in an entry level or leadership role, Gandara will provide the tools and resources to better enhance your career growth. The opportunities are presented with the ability to transition your skills and experience in meeting the organizations mission. There is grand landscape of opportunities that supports the community we serve, so Join the G?ndara team today! Benefits: Retirement Plan 403(b) Health, Dental, Vision, Pet and Life Insurance Paid vacations Paid holidays 8 discretionary days Mileage Reimbursement Additional Benefits: Career Growth Opportunities Culturally Diverse population Student Loan Forgiveness Eligibility Clinical Licensing Support Job Title: Project Health Peer Support Specialist Work Location: Springfield, Ma *Bilingual Candidates Encouraged to Apply *EOE M/F/D/V *Union/Non-Union Job Summary: The PSS should have some common history that helps assist program participants in their recovery. These commonalities can include a range of factors, including being a current or former consumer of mental health/substance use services; or be a current/former caregiver to someone who has; be in active recovery from substance use; or personal experience living with and/or caring for someone managing HH. Functions as a role model to peers; exhibits competency in personal recovery and use of coping skills. Performs a wide range of tasks to help clients regain independence within the community and mastery over their own recovery process. Duties and Responsibilities: The Peer Support/ Recovery Coach Specialist will: 1) provide health skill-building and supports. Specific interventions may include supporting the participant in being able to have conversations with various providers to access health support and treatment and assisting them in gaining confidence in asserting personal health concerns and questions, while also assisting the participant in building and maintaining self-management skills. Health should be discussed as a process instead of a destination. 2) Participate in workshops, conferences and training to keep current with emerging evidenced based recovery oriented practices. 3) Build personal relationships and support by connecting through lived experience 4) Assist, encourage and empower participants by developing coping strategies, improving access to self-help/mutual support services, and linking to community-based opportunities for constructive social engagement. 5) Facilitate access and attendance in mutual support and self-help groups. mental health, substance abuse, vocational rehabilitation, medical and other services pertinent to rehabilitation and recovery. 6) Assist Case Manager in initial outreach, marketing and provision services Minimum Qualifications: Certified Peer support specialist or Bachelor?s Degree with lived experience, reasonable exceptions may be made in certain situations. Experience in case management or similar a plus Minimum 2 years? previous experience working in peer support, recovery coach, or similar role. Bilingual candidates edncouraged to apply Qualifications Skills Preferred Teamwork - Novice Management Skills - Novice Effective Communication (Verbal/Written) - Novice Customer Service Skills - Novice Behaviors Preferred Thought Provoking: Capable of making others think deeply on a subject Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity Education Preferred High School or better.