Peer Specialist I
Boston Medical Center
- Boston, MA
- Permanent
- Part-time
- Provides on-going health education, emotional support and encouragement to Recovery Learning Community (RLC) program participants.
- Provides assistance in the development of reports and collection of data.
- Attends and participates in social events, trainings and workshops within the mental health system.
- Helps to facilitate events and training sessions within the RLC program.
- Informs, supports and empowers peers receiving mental health services. Acts consistently in a manner that demonstrates dignity and respect for peers. Acts in a calm, gentle manner and treats all peers and professionals alike with respect. Acts as role model, sharing personal strengths and skills and promoting hope in recovery.
- Maintains knowledge of current available resources and information through department communications, published literature, and other available sources. Assists in maintaining resource library stocked and up-to-date.
- Conforms to hospital standards of performance and conduct, including those pertaining to patient rights, so that the best possible customer service and patient care may be provided.
- Utilizes hospital’s behavioral standards as the basis for decision making and to support the department and hospital’s mission and goals.
- Follows established hospital infection control and safety procedures.
- Other duties as needed.
- Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in healthcare field preferred
- Certified Peer Specialist preferred
- Certified Peer Specialist or equivalent experience in a mental health care environment or related field required
- Basic familiarity with computers, inclusive of ability to enter and access data/information.
- Excellent interpersonal skills to instill confidence and to advocate for patients and their family.
- Cultural sensitivity and comfort with a wide range of social, racial and ethnic populations.