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Peer Specialist - Pittsburgh, United States - Trinity Health
Description
Employment Type:Part timeShift:
Description:
PEER SUPPORT SPECIALIST
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Peer Support Specialist position is responsible for identifying and welcoming individuals who are interested in receiving care from any of our Pittsburgh Mercy family of services. They are to utilize their shared lived experience and exceptional knowledge of accessing services in order to assist individuals in need while ensuring the voice and choice of those served are communicated. The Peers Support Specialist will assist with those identified for enrollment in services to support their high-touch engagement needs. They will promote wellness, empowerment, self-care and self-advocacy to help individuals identify and utilize supports, skills and strengths in their recovery. They will collaborate with other care team members to identify programs and service environments that are conducive to an individual's recovery and work on overcoming barriers for individuals to link with services indicated. Peer Support Specialists will assist in engagement, awareness, support and community integration skills and work on identifying and removing barriers to access the treatment systems. They will utilize Wellness Coaching techniques and Shared Decision Making model techniques to achieve meeting the needs of those served. They are responsible for documenting all services provided. There are two primary locations where this position will work: 905 Watson St. and 249 South 9th St. Pittsburgh, PA. Both are accessible by public transportation.
ABOUT YOU
If you are a pleasant and welcoming individual that has the drive and determination to share your life experience and exceptional knowledge of accessing services for those in need; if you have the ability to promote wellness, empowerment, self-care and self- advocacy to help individuals identify/utilize supports, skills and strengths in their recovery - We'd love to hear from you. Apply today
REQUIREMENTS
Monday: 12pm-4pm
Tuesday: 8am-12pm
Wednesday: 12pm-4pm
Thursday: 12pm-4pm
Friday: 12pm-4pm
(This is a non-exempt/hourly position)
ABOUT PITTSBURGH MERCY
We're a community-based health and human services organization using person-centered care to treat our area's most vulnerable populations. We work with individuals and families in settings that are safe and familiar to them, and view them as equal partners when planning, developing, and monitoring care.
Our mission is to be a compassionate, transforming presence within our communities. We reach out to offer help - and hope - to people who are experiencing:
Mental illness and substance abuse
Physical health needs
Intellectual disabilities
Traumatic events or circumstances, including homelessness + abuse
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.
