Peer Support Specialist

University of Miami

Miami, FL, United States
Personal recovery experience
Advocacy and training
Facilitating recovery groups
The Peer Support Specialist provides a variety of services including but not limited to advocacy, training, facilitating recovery, educational and enrichment groups, linkages to community resources, and mentoring

Job Summary

  • The Peer Support Specialist provides a variety of services including but not limited to advocacy, training, facilitating recovery, educational and enrichment groups, linkages to community resources, and mentoring.
  • The Peer Support Specialist empowers families and/or individuals by teaching them how to navigate the behavioral health and child welfare systems to achieve resiliency and recovery as defined by the individual and or family.
  • The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

Matching Summary

The Peer Support Specialist provides a variety of services including but not limited to advocacy, training, facilitating recovery, educational and enrichment groups, linkages to community resources, and mentoring.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • personal recovery experience
  • advocacy and training
  • facilitating recovery groups
  • linking to community resources
  • mentoring individuals and families
  • navigating behavioral health systems
  • maintaining confidentiality and ethics

Nice-to-have

  • outstanding communication skills
  • listen with compassion
  • address sensitive issues
  • excellent interpersonal skills
  • cultural diversity awareness

Key Requirements

  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Peer Support Specialist Certification
  • Minimum 2 years in recovery
  • Bilingual English and Spanish
  • Level II Background Check

Work Rights

Not specified

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