Peer Support Specialist

Provide assistance to residents in working toward program goals of healthy recovery, medication compliance, and self-sufficiency. Monitor client progress, counsel and guide clients in developing goals, and provide ongoing individual support and encouragement. Input and maintain accurate records of residents' progress through progress notes in each client file, and assist in completing required reports for administration. Participate in compliance, quality assurance, and quality improvement activities as directed, while maintaining professional boundaries and de-escalating volatile situations. Candidates must be recognized under an HHSC-approved process and hold a certified Peer Support Specialist credential with an HHSC-approved certification for mental health or substance abuse disorder.