Certified Peer Recovery Specialist

MnTC•Minneapolis, MN

About The Position

Minnesota Adult & Teen Challenge is seeking a CPRS/Qualified Health Home Specialist to join their team in helping transform lives. This role is critical in working with clients, serving as a backbone of hope and healing for individuals overcoming addiction and finding a new path forward. The organization is recognized by Newsweek as a Best Addiction Treatment Center and has received seven straight Star Tribune Top Workplace awards. Working for MnTC means being part of a culture recognized for work-life balance, supportive managers, and employee appreciation.

Requirements

A community health worker as defined in Minnesota Statutes, section 256B.0625, subdivision 49
A peer support specialist as defined in Minnesota Statutes, section 256B.0615
A family peer support specialist as defined in Minnesota Statutes, section 256B.0616
A case management associate as defined in Minnesota Statutes, section 245.462, subdivision 4, paragraph (g) or Minnesota Statutes, section 245.4871, subdivision 4, paragraph (j)
A mental health rehabilitation worker as defined in Minnesota Statutes, section 256B.0623, subdivision 5, clause (4)
A community paramedic as defined in Minnesota Statutes, section 144E.28, subdivision 9
A certified health education specialist

Responsibilities

Meet weekly with Systems Navigator partner(s) to review the previous week and collaborate on upcoming needs of individuals served.
Review contact records with all persons served to see that they, or a primary care provider for them have had contact within the last 30 days and that all identified needs have been met.
Attend regular meetings with the Integration Specialist and Qualified Health Home Specialists to consult and collaborate, identifying priority cases for discussion based on member needs.
Help individuals prepare for and attend recommended health care, behavioral health, social services, vocational supports, and other appointments.
With members, identify potential needs and barriers to accessing necessary services and arrange for necessary supports (arranging transportation, attending with, advocating on behalf of individuals, or teaching self-advocacy skills).
Coach wellness by guiding members how to live a healthier, more balanced life using nutrition and lifestyle choices.
Develop competency in providing member Health and Wellness Education using resources approved by the Integration Specialist.
Develop and demonstrate competency in using Motivational Interviewing skills to help individuals overcome ambivalence or resistance in pursuing positive health and wellness goals.
Develop an articulate health and wellness vocabulary that will engender confidence in providers of health care and social services to the individuals we serve in common.
Nurture positive and productive partnerships with providers with proactive communication and by providing information and education about the Behavioral Health Home Service, its purpose, goals and benefits to persons served.
When individuals receive other services within the agency, take the lead in facilitating collaboration to optimally support the individual's recovery and health goals.
Offer and schedule and facilitate individual Recovery Team Meetings in conjunction with Health Action Plan and other Treatment Plan development or updates.
Maintain accurate and complete records of all services provided and health care records of persons served.
Report incidents, potential maltreatment, and sentinel events immediately (within 24 hours) to the Integration Specialist.
Participate in ongoing Career Development, working toward career and competency improvement goals identified in the plan.
Monitor and promote compliance with assessment and planning deadlines.
Conduct regular audits of services to assure quality and responsive services, health care coverage for members, and other key quality elements, reporting to the Integration Specialist on priorities identified.
Become a qualified MNsure Navigator and assist individuals served to maintain health insurance.
Conduct targeted queries of the patient registry and report in the formats requested by the integration specialist.