Peer Support Specialist
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_on919, Cleveland Avenue, The Dell, Oxford, Lafayette County, Mississippi, 38655, United States
About the Team
Communicare Oxford MS is part of a dedicated Healthcare & Medical Services and Community & Social Services team committed to compassionate, team-focused care. Our mission is to empower patients through lived-experience support within our skilled nursing and rehabilitation settings, fostering an environment where recovery and quality of life are prioritized.
About the Role
As a Peer Support Specialist, you will serve as a vital bridge between clinical care and personal recovery. This role exists to build trusting, recovery-focused relationships with patients, utilizing your own lived experience with mental health and/or substance use recovery to provide authentic mentoring and emotional support. You will be an integral part of the interdisciplinary team, collaborating closely with nurses, therapists, and social workers to enhance patient engagement and self-determination.
In your day-to-day, you will facilitate recovery and wellness groups, co-lead support sessions, and assist individuals in navigating healthcare and community resources. Your presence will help model effective coping strategies and wellness self-management skills, ensuring that every patient feels heard, supported, and empowered to advocate for their own journey.
Hiring Process
Candidates selected for an interview will be required to complete a background check and health clearance in accordance with healthcare regulations. Successful applicants must hold a Certified Peer Support Specialist (CPSS) credential or equivalent state credential, or demonstrate the ability to obtain one.
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to cultural humility and trauma-informed approaches. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to join our team.
Work location
Work model: On-site
919, Cleveland Avenue, The Dell, Oxford, Lafayette County, Mississippi, 38655, United States
Oxford, Mississippi
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What does a Peer Support Specialist at Communicare do?expand_more
A Peer Support Specialist at Communicare is responsible for the following: Build trusting, recovery-focused relationships with patients using lived experience appropriately and ethically; Provide one-on-one peer mentoring, coaching, and emotional support to individuals in recovery; Co-facilitate recovery, wellness, and support groups within the facility or community; and Assist patients in developing and following person-centered recovery and wellness plans.
What are the requirements for this Peer Support Specialist role?expand_more
To qualify for the Peer Support Specialist at Communicare position, applicants should have: Certified Peer Support Specialist (CPSS) or equivalent state credential; Lived experience with mental health and/or substance use recovery; Valid driver's license and reliable transportation; and Background check and health clearance per healthcare regulations.
Where is the Peer Support Specialist role at Communicare located?expand_more
Peer Support Specialist at Communicare is based in 919, Cleveland Avenue, The Dell, Oxford, Lafayette County, Mississippi, 38655, United States. This is a on-site role.
Is this Peer Support Specialist job remote, hybrid, or on-site?expand_more
Communicare has listed this Peer Support Specialist role as on-site.