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PACT Peer Specialist
Program of Assertive Community Treatment (PACT) is a comprehensive, community-based psychiatric program providing a range of treatment, rehabilitation, and support services to approximately 70 adults with mental illness, some with co-occurring addictions, in the Taunton service area.We are currently seeking full time peer specialists to utilize their lived experience as a person with mental illness in the support and recovery of PACT clients. Duties include:
- Provide individual and group peer support
- Provide recovery resource information to clients and staff
- Serve as a mentor to promote hope and empowerment
- Serve as a linkage to the Recovery Learning Community
- Participate in other general program responsibilities including case management
While a degree in human services is preferred, there is no specific educational requirement for this position, but certification as a Certified Peer Specialist is expected within one year of hire. Certification as a WRAP trainer is a plus. Must have lived experience as a person in recovery from mental illness with at least one year of sustained recovery time, must possess good organizational skills, effective written, verbal, and computer skills.
If interested in hearing more about this position please contact Andrew Dawley at adawley@comcounseling.org
posted 12/9/2011
closing date 1/31/2012
