Families & Youth Inc
Certified Peer Support Worker
Families & Youth Inc, Las Cruces, New Mexico, United States, 88005
Certified Peer Support Worker (Non-Exempt/Hourly position)
Families and Youth Innovation Plus is hiring full-time and part-time Certified Peer Support Worker
Applicants must be certified as CPSW (certified peer support workers) by the State of New Mexico
A Certified Peer Support Worker utilizes their lived experience with mental health, substance use, and/or trauma recovery to support others on their recovery journey. This role bridges the gap between clinical services and peer-based recovery support, working as part of an integrated healthcare team while maintaining the unique perspective of peer support.
Competencies: Acting with Empathy and Compassion Client Focus Emotional Intelligence Planning and Organizing Professionalism Key Responsibilities
Provide one-on-one peer support services using personal recovery experience Assist individuals in developing their own recovery goals and action recovery plans Support individuals in identifying and accessing community resources Document services provided in accordance with organizational requirements Maintain appropriate boundaries while building trust-based relationships Advocate for individuals within the healthcare system and community Maintain confidentiality and understand mandatory reporting requirements Practice ethical decision-making Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team Time management and reliability Documentation and record-keeping abilities Lived Experience & Recovery Knowledge
Have an understanding of recovery Knowledge of person-centered planning Ability to support self-determination and personal choice Crisis prevention and management skills Knowledge of trauma-informed approaches Qualifications and Experience
Applicants must be certified as (Peer Support Worker) in the State of New Mexico Must be 18 years of age or older Have a high school diploma or equivalent Be identified as a current or former consumer of mental health or substance abuse services Must have at least two years of mental health or substance abuse recovery Must have an active driver's license and be in compliance with all New Mexico state vehicle requirements.
Families and Youth Innovation Plus is hiring full-time and part-time Certified Peer Support Worker
Applicants must be certified as CPSW (certified peer support workers) by the State of New Mexico
A Certified Peer Support Worker utilizes their lived experience with mental health, substance use, and/or trauma recovery to support others on their recovery journey. This role bridges the gap between clinical services and peer-based recovery support, working as part of an integrated healthcare team while maintaining the unique perspective of peer support.
Competencies: Acting with Empathy and Compassion Client Focus Emotional Intelligence Planning and Organizing Professionalism Key Responsibilities
Provide one-on-one peer support services using personal recovery experience Assist individuals in developing their own recovery goals and action recovery plans Support individuals in identifying and accessing community resources Document services provided in accordance with organizational requirements Maintain appropriate boundaries while building trust-based relationships Advocate for individuals within the healthcare system and community Maintain confidentiality and understand mandatory reporting requirements Practice ethical decision-making Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team Time management and reliability Documentation and record-keeping abilities Lived Experience & Recovery Knowledge
Have an understanding of recovery Knowledge of person-centered planning Ability to support self-determination and personal choice Crisis prevention and management skills Knowledge of trauma-informed approaches Qualifications and Experience
Applicants must be certified as (Peer Support Worker) in the State of New Mexico Must be 18 years of age or older Have a high school diploma or equivalent Be identified as a current or former consumer of mental health or substance abuse services Must have at least two years of mental health or substance abuse recovery Must have an active driver's license and be in compliance with all New Mexico state vehicle requirements.