Job Description
Job Description
Certified Peer Support Worker
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) issued by the New Mexico Credentialing Board of Behavioral Health Professionals (NMCBBHP)
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 experienceAssist individuals in developing their own recovery goals and action recovery plansSupport individuals in identifying and accessing community resourcesDocument services provided in accordance with organizational requirementsMaintain appropriate boundaries while building trust-based relationshipsAdvocate for individuals within the healthcare system and communityMaintain confidentiality and understand mandatory reporting requirementsPractice ethical decision-makingWork collaboratively within a multidisciplinary teamTime management and reliabilityDocumentation and record-keeping abilitiesLived Experience & Recovery Knowledge
Have an understanding of recoveryKnowledge of person-centered planningAbility to support self-determination and personal choiceCrisis prevention and management skillsKnowledge of trauma-informed approachesQualifications and Experience
Applicants must be certified as CPSW (certified peer support workers) issued by the New Mexico Credentialing Board of Behavioral Health Professionals (NMCBBHP)Must be 18 years of age or olderHave a high school diploma or equivalentBe identified as a current or former consumer of mental health or substance abuse servicesMust have at least two years of mental health or substance abuse recoveryMust have an active driver's license and be in compliance with all New Mexico state vehicle requirements.