HEALTHCARE
Peer Support Specialist
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Peer Support Specialists
Peer Support Specialists have lived experience with mental health or substance use challenges and have undergone specific training. They offer empathetic and practical support to others dealing with similar issues, often working within the mental health system. Peer Support Specialists use their own experiences to connect, share coping strategies, and inspire hope, contributing to the overall recovery process of individuals in need.
Learn MorePeer Support Specialists are shaping the future of compassionate care.
Being a Peer Support Specialist, is more than just a job – it's a deeply fulfilling calling. You not only learn foundational healthcare skills but also build connections, offer emotional support, and make a real impact. This role isn't just about emotional connection to the work; it also offers many different career paths, from helping patients to working in an office or doing research. Your options are wide, and the career grows with your goals!
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Get an idea of what your career path could look like for a Peer Support Specialist (PSS).
PATHWAYS
Provide essential compassionate care and support to individuals in need, including bathing, dressing, meal preparation, and mobility assistance,fostering independence and well-being.
Entry Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent, entry level training.
Empower individuals with disabilities or special needs, ensuring they lead fulfilling lives by assisting with daily activities such as dressing, eating, medical appointments, and more.
Entry Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent, entry-level training.
Directly supervise and coordinate the activities of clerical and administrative support workers.
Entry Requirements
Some college, no degree.
Support individuals with mental health or substance abuse issues, providing essential assistance and monitoring behaviors as part of treatment plans under licensed professional supervision.
Entry Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent, entry-level training.
Compile, compute, and record billing, accounting, statistical, and other numerical data for billing purposes. Prepare billing invoices for services rendered or for delivery or shipment of goods.
Entry Requirements
Some college, no degree.
Promote community health by encouraging healthy behaviors, advocating for health needs, facilitating communication with healthcare providers and social services, and implementing programs to enhance overall well-being.
Entry Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent, entry-level training.
Support physicians with administrative tasks and perform clinical duties including vital signs, medical history, patient preparation, blood drawing, and medication administration.
Entry Requirements
Certificate
Assist with basic care under nursing staff supervision, including health monitoring, feeding, bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, ambulation, and potential medication administration.
Entry Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent
Core Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) are things that people need to be good at their jobs. They include what you know, what you can do, and how you can do it well. KSAs are important because they help you be successful in the job you do.
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