Allston, Massachusetts12 days ago
On-boards, orients and coaches new Team Peer Specialists by using shadowing of experienced Peer Specialists, reviewing the application of Certified Peer Specialist and other applicable Codes of Ethics to the Team’s work, etc.• Uses and models for other ACCS staff recovery-oriented, person-centered, motivational interviewing, harm-reduction, Housing First, Stages of Change; trauma-informed, culturally competent, and strengths-based approaches to help PS think through their current life circumstances compared to their hopes and plans for the future.• Promotes healthcare and employment services access for PS.• Promotes engagement, safe housing, community tenure, achievement of greater self-sufficiency and successful completion of service for all PS.• Helps maximize choices available to PS as well as their self-determination, and participation and decision-making in the planning, delivery and evaluation of their treatment, care coordination, and support services.• Facilitates Peer Support groups.