PSS Ethical and Professional Responsibilities 2

Question 1

A peer support specialist learns that a colleague is romantically involved with one of their current service recipients. What is the most appropriate action?

Accepted Answer

Report the situation to a supervisor immediately

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Ignore it since it does not affect your own caseload

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Confront the colleague directly and ask them to stop

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Ask the service recipient if they are comfortable with the relationship

Question 2

Which of the following best defines the principle of self-determination in peer support?

Accepted Answer

The individual has the right to make their own choices about their recovery

Answer

The peer specialist decides the best recovery plan for the individual

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The agency sets recovery goals based on evidence-based practices

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Peers support decisions only when approved by a clinician

Question 3

A peer specialist is asked by a supervisor to document a service that was not actually provided. The peer should:

Accepted Answer

Refuse and report the request through appropriate channels

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Comply to avoid conflict with the supervisor

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Document it but note their objection privately

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Ask a coworker to sign the document instead

Question 4

When a peer support specialist shares their own recovery story, the primary purpose should be to:

Accepted Answer

Inspire hope and model that recovery is possible

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Build personal rapport and friendship with the service recipient

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Demonstrate their qualifications and lived experience credentials

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Fill time during sessions when topics are scarce

Question 5

A service recipient discloses they have been stealing food because they cannot afford groceries. The peer specialist should first:

Accepted Answer

Connect the individual to food assistance resources

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Report the theft to local law enforcement

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Document it as a mandatory report

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Terminate services due to illegal behavior

Question 6

Which of the following is an example of maintaining appropriate professional boundaries?

Accepted Answer

Declining to attend a service recipient's birthday party

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Lending money to a service recipient who is struggling financially

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Accepting a small gift card as thanks for exceptional support

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Friending a service recipient on social media to stay connected

Question 7

Informed consent in peer support services means the individual:

Accepted Answer

Understands the nature of services and agrees voluntarily to participate

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Has signed all required agency paperwork before their first session

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Has been assessed and approved for services by a licensed clinician

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Receives a copy of their rights only upon request