Peer Support Specialist — ACT I

St. Patrick Center · St. Louis, MO · Full Time

Peer Support Specialist — St. Patrick Center ACT Program

St. Patrick Center, a ministry of Catholic Charities, is hiring a Peer Specialist to join the Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Program. As part of the ACT team, the Peer Specialist will provide professional and quality program services to clients served by the ACT Team. The specialist will coordinate and monitor the assessment, treatment planning process, follow-up for each client and serve as an advocate and liaison for and on behalf of client rights and benefits.

The core working hours for this position are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM. As a benefit for our employees, we offer free supervision and student loan forgiveness opportunities.

Job Responsibilities

Provide peer counseling and support to validate clients’ experiences
Provide clients with guidance and encouragement to take responsibility and actively participate in own recovery
Serve as mentor to clients to promote hope and empowerment
Help non-mental health consumer team members understand and empathize with each client’s unique experience
Provide expertise and consultation from a mental health consumer to entire team
Collaborate with team to promote team culture supporting client self-determination and rights
Act as liaison and consult with community agencies and program clients
Collaborate with other members of ACT team during daily and weekly staff meetings
Assist in provision of direct clinical services to clients on individual, group, and family basis
Teach symptom management techniques and promote personal growth
Assist clients with activities of daily living, vocational skills, housing, financial supports and transportation
Maintain client tracking system and files, documenting progress
Ensure care model by interacting with all other St. Patrick Center programs
Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements

Minimum of High School Diploma or GED required
Certified as a Peer Specialist within 1 year of hire through the Department of Mental Health
Knowledge of severe and persistent mental illness, homelessness, substance use, and co-occurring disorders
Good communication skills
Counseling and crisis intervention expertise
Moderate computer skills
Requires driver’s license (MO residents require Class E)
Requires valid auto insurance and reliable vehicle
Work a minimum of 37.5 hours a week

About Catholic Charities of St. Louis

Catholic Charities of St. Louis is one of the largest and most comprehensive social service agencies in the region, serving people regardless of religion, race, or nationality. Through more than a dozen ministries, Catholic Charities helps families and individuals with food, housing, healthcare, counseling, education, workforce development, and more.

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