Peer Support

This is an open position in the Waterbury, CT area!!!!!!

Hours: Varies- according to Recovery Plan

Duties 

Coaching and support related to:

Continued use of recovery skills;

Involvement in community activities and positive relationships with family and friends;

Attention to personal hygiene and appropriated dress.

Involvement in vocational, volunteer or educational activities;

Follow through on personal obligations and commitments;

Self advocacy during self-help, peer support and community meetings;

Self advocacy during meetings with providers to facilitate linkage, communication and improved continuity of care;

Development of natural supports;

Filing complaints and follow-up with proposed resolution as needed, finding resources;

2.     Assisting with avoidance of:

Behaviors that might lead to a psychiatric crisis;

Risky behaviors (e.g., unprotected sex, smoking/excessive use of tobacco products, unsafe driving/driving without seatbelt, unsafe relationships, criminal activities);

Substance abuse;

Overspending;

Unnecessary conflict;

3.     Mentoring and advice to facilitate development of effective decision making and problem
         solving skills;

4.     Participation in waiver Recovery Plan development and quarterly Recovery Plan update
         meetings, if requested by the DMHAS Support Coordinator; and

5.     Travel with the participant when the Peer Support provider is also engaged in a
         qualifying waiver service activity.

6.     Limitations

7.     Coverage of Peer Support services shall be subject to the following limitations:

Peer Support services are subject to service volume (number of ¼ hours service units per day and/or week) and duration (number of months or specified service end date) limits

Qualifications:

Be at least 18 years old.

Possess at least a high school diploma.