Peer Support Specialist

Endeavors - Albuquerque, NM

Hiring: Peer Support Specialist Company: Endeavors Location: Albuquerque, NM Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 18:05:28 About the job Qualifications: •ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: •Collaboratively work with the Clinical Director and participate in the multi-disciplinary team approach to client care. •Using a Formal Goal Setting Process, The PSS Will •Assist clients in articulating personal goals for recovery through the use of one-to-one and group sessions. •Assist clients in working with their support teams and/or providers in determining the steps he/she needs to take in order to achieve these goals and self-directed recovery. •Assist clients in setting up and sustaining self-help (mutual support) groups, as well as means of locating and joining existing groups. •Utilize tools such as the Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) to assist clients in creating their own individual wellness and recovery plans. •Independently or with periodic assistance of higher graded treatment team members, utilize and teach problem solving techniques with individuals and groups; discussions will be utilized where clients will share common problems in daily living and methods they have employed to manage and cope with these problems. •Use ongoing individual and group sessions to teach clients how to identify and combat negative self-talk and how to identify and overcome fears by providing a forum which allows group members and PSS to share their experiences. •Support clients’ vocational choices and assist them in choosing a job that matches their strengths, overcoming job-related anxiety by reviewing job applications, and providing interview tips. •Assist clients in building social skills in the community that will enhance job acquisition and tenure. •Utilizing Their Recovery Experience, The PSS Will •Teach and role model the value of every individual’s recovery experience. •Assist the client in obtaining decent and affordable housing of his/her choice in the most integrated, independent, and least intrusive or restrictive environment by taking them out to view housing, either driving them or riding with them on public transportation. •The PS models effective coping techniques and self-help strategies. Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!