PEER SUPPORT SPECIALIST POS#4201

PEER SUPPORT SPECIALIST

Overview:

Are you passionate about helping others achieve goals that may seem out of reach? Are you seeking a challenging yet deeply rewarding career where your primary focus is on enhancing the quality of life for individuals and families? If so, we have an exceptional opportunity for a dedicated Peer Support Specialist to join our team.

At Center for Life Resources, we put family first and are committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve. This is your chance to be part of a compassionate, mission-driven team and begin building a fulfilling and impactful career.

Details:

Working Dept: Coordinated Specialty Care

Full time—Flexible and Variable

Position #: 4201

Salary: DOEE&Q

Benefits:

Full time employees will enjoy a competitive benefits package with options for you and your family including:

· Paid Time Off—beginning at 16 hours per month

· Paid Holidays—13 per calendar year

· 401(a)—12% of salary

· 457 Employee paid

· Health Insurance—company paid

· Life Insurance—company paid

· Vision Insurance

· Dental Insurance

· Aflac Insurance

· Flexible Spending Account



Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Duties may vary based on specific program and position, and may include but are not limited to the following:

· Provide early intervention services for individuals with first episode psychosis between the ages of 15-30

· Provides peer mentoring, education, and support to individuals who are receiving mental health services and their families.

· Have at least one cumulative year of receiving mental health services for a disorder that is treated in the target population.

· Peer providers are active members of the treatment team providing individual and/or group services, whole health interventions, assess strengths of the individual, engage in social educational, vocational, behavioral, and cognitive interventions that address needs in the individual’s ability to develop and maintain social relationships, occupational or educational achievement, independent living skills and housing as a result of a sever and persistent mental illness

· Peer providers provide peer mentoring and support to consumers; model self-advocacy skills; provide information, referral, and non-clinical skills training

· Maintain individual engagement and assist in identifying resources


Competencies

The competencies listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position:

· Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and take initiative.

· Strong organizational and time management skills.

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills in the English language.

· Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse individuals, interdisciplinary teams, and systems.

· Proficient in accurately and objectively recording data and documentation.

· Ability to follow established service implementation processes to meet the needs of individuals served and adhere to funding source requirements.

· Skilled in emergency and crisis intervention techniques.

· Proficient in the use of computers and electronic health record (EHR) systems.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

· High school diploma or GED

Certifications, Licenses, and Registrations:

· Valid Driver’s License required

· Certified Peer Support Specialist