About this role
OBJECTIVE OF POSITION: Certified Peer Support & Recovery Specialist (CPSRP) uses their lived recovery experience to help others with behavioral health needs identify their own recovery goals, develop individualized recovery strategies, and promote self-advocacy. The RSS is knowledgeable regarding community resources and assists in linking clients to behavioral health follow up care, natural (family, friends) supports, community resources including LGBTQ+, Veteran’s and/or other support groups in a culturally informed, strength-based manner. Participates in interventions to help reduce health care disparities, which may include screening for Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) such as housing, food security and transportation to identify and then help resolve barriers to healthcare