CERT PEER SPEC

Center for Health Care Services • San Antonio, TX

58d • $19 - $20

About The Position

The Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) is an individual who self identifies as having direct personal experience living with mental illness and/or substance use and/or personal lived experience caregiving for children with mental health conditions. The CPS skillfully uses personal lived experience to provide support to consumers and/or guardians. This position is required to hold a certified peer specialist certification to include Mental Health Peer Specialist (MHPS), Recovery Support Peer Specialist (RSPS), and/or Certified Family Partner (CFP).

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalency required.
• One (1) year of lived experience with mental illness, and/or substance use, and/or parenting a child with mental health needs.
• One (1) year of experience working on recovery and able to manage own wellness.
• Transparency in disclosure of personal experience for the purpose of educating, role modeling, and providing hope to others about the reality of recovery.
• Family Partner - Has at least one year of experience navigating a child service system (e.g. mental health, juvenile justice, social security, or special education) as a parent or LAR.
• TCOOMMI - Must have successfully completed community supervision within the last ten (10) years.
• Requires one or more of the following Certified Peer Specialist certifications: o Mental Health Peer Specialist (MHPS) supports those working in Recovery support within the field of mental health and/or co-occurring disorders. o Certified Family Partner (CFP) certification. o Recovery Support Peer Specialist (RSPS) supports those working in Recovery Support Peer within the field of chemical dependency, mental health and/or co-occurring disorders.
• Must maintain a valid driver's license and automobile insurance coverage, be able to travel as needed, and be able to meet on a consistent basis the driving record requirements of the Company's auto insurance carrier if you drive your vehicle during company business.
• Must maintain required credentials and mandatory training requirements to ensure compliance with all State regulations and CHCS policies.
• Must be able to meet the physical requirements to complete Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI) and CPR training including lifting up to 12 lbs. and supporting up to 55 lbs.; bending, stooping and getting on and off the floor without assistance.
• Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI) is a proven safe and harm-free method of behavior modification. All consumer-facing employees of CHCS must take NCI courses facilitated by the CHCS Training team within the first 45 days of employment.
• NCI is intended to support human service professionals in giving aggressive, disruptive, or out-of-control people the best care and welfare possible, even in the most violent situation.
• NCI training provides staff with the skills to safely recognize and respond to everyday crisis situations that may involve more challenging behaviors. It focuses on prevention and offers proven strategies for safely defusing anxious, hostile or violent behavior at the earliest possible stage.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred. Language Proficiency Pay (LPP) payments are subject to successful testing, certification by CHCS Payroll, and availability of funding. Funding may be renewed in subsequent fiscal years but is not guaranteed.
• 1 year experience working in social support services.
• Additional peer certification such as Peer Recovery Support Specialist (PRSS) or Re-Entry Peer Specialist (JI-RPS).

Responsibilities

• Assist consumers and/or families navigate mental health and recovery systems by presenting options and empowering choice in the recovery process.
• Assists with data collection and surveys.
• Assists consumers to court, doctor appointments, intake appointments and other service appointments as needed.
• Conducts home, clinic, and community face-to-face sessions.
• Provides both group and one-to-one services.
• Ensures clinical documentation is submitted in accordance with CHCS's standards and meets all designated requirements.
• Shares lived experience as a tool to motivate recovery.
• Performs other related duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees