COMPANY OVERVIEW: Catholic Charities is the social ministry outreach of the Archdiocese of Washington. We believe in strengthening the lives of all in need by giving help that empowers and hope that lasts. Catholic Charities works to create a world in which every person is cherished, regardless of individual limitations, and strengthened in the use of personal gifts in order to reach his or her full potential as a valued member of the community. We are looking for exceptional people who share our vision and values. Inspiring Hope. Building Futures. JOB SUMMARY: The Peer Specialist provides support to staff and the people receiving services and accomplishing personal goals. The Peer Specialist promotes essential expertise to the entire team to promote a culture in which the client's point of view and preferences are recognized, understood, respected and integrated into treatment. Peer specialists are fully integrated team members who provide highly individualized services in the community. 50% of services must be provided in the community and 50% of services are face to face. ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES: *Teach Activities of Daily Living (ADL) in the areas of personal hygiene, grooming and self-care, including housekeeping and cooking. *Provide office and community based one-on-one support for ACT consumers including meeting weekly for six months to increase consumer's ability to effectively participate in the prevention of predictable problems and management of treatment of their illnesses, both physical and mental *Travel teaching to and from various appointments *Teach coping skills and community integration skills *Assist consumers with the acquisition of Medicaid, Social Security, housing and other benefits; *Assist consumers in establishing relationships with family members *Document all services in the electronic database by close of business following the date of service. *Review all daily service encounters and progress notes no less than weekly. *Adhere to the principles and practices of the ACT Fidelity Model *Maintain an acceptable productivity level, approximately 4 hours per day. *Adhere to all policies and procedures consistent with the Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) *Provide support to ACT team members in areas of peer recovery, rehabilitation, and treatment to promote a culture which reflects the consumer's point of view. *Facilitate Peer Support Groups for individuals with co-occurring and substance abuse disorders *Foster connections with faith-based organizations, self-help groups and mutual support groups *Assist in the development and implementation of strengths, educational and employment opportunities as identified in the individual recovery plan. *Participate in weekly and/or situational supervisory sessions with Team Lead to review consumer health goals/progress, assess intervention techniques and further develop skill in health education. Requirements EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: *HS diploma or equivalency *Peer training program and active Peer Specialist certification from the DC Department of Behavioral Health (DBH). Peer Specialist certification in another state must be approved by DBH * 2 years' experience working in a social services environment SKILLS and COMPETENCIES REQUIRED: *Excellent oral, written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills *Problem solving techniques *Skilled in co-occurring disorders treatment. #CB Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP here.The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)