Jail In Reach Certified Peer Specialist

GATEWAY CSB PEO LLC•Savannah, GA

9d•$17 - $17•Hybrid

About The Position

The Jail In Reach Certified Peer Specialist is a person who has progressed in their own recovery and promotes self-determination, personal responsibility, empowerment inherent in self-directed recovery, and assists individuals with mental illness in the individual's recovery process. This role provides structured activities within a peer support setting that promote socialization, recovery, wellness, self-advocacy, development of natural supports, and maintenance of community living skills. The specialist will foster an understanding of what creates recovery and how to build environments conducive to recovery. The role involves participating in regular interdisciplinary staff meetings with the team, including Behavioral Health Specialists, Staff Psychiatrist, Registered Nurses, quality assurance specialists, and paraprofessionals, to best support consumers.

Requirements

Working knowledge of the nature of serious mental illness.
Knowledge of self-help techniques, provides enhanced consumer empowerment skills and successful community living.
Knowledge of community resources and information on specific topics, as assigned.
Knowledge of consumers’ rights; agency and federal policies, procedures, and guidelines.
Knowledge of client record documentation requirements; and implementation of client services plan development.
Knowledge of crisis intervention protocol.
Knowledge of peer individual and group therapy techniques.
Ability to observe, record, and report on an individual’s functioning.
Ability to read and understand assessments, evaluations, and observations, and use them in developing a treatment plan.
Ability to assist consumers cultivate their independence, self-confidence, and self-esteem.
Ability to empower other individuals with disabilities to explore new options, resources, relationships, feelings, attitudes, and rights.
Ability to effectively interact and communicate with consumers and their families in diverse populations.
Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to work independently under general supervision.
Ability to demonstrate strong interpersonal and “Listening” skills.
Ability to establish and prioritize goals and objectives of the assigned program.
Ability to assist consumers with successfully acquiring all income, entitlement benefits, and health insurance for which the individual is eligible.
Ability to facilitate relationships between Gateway, consumer families/legal guardians, and various social service community resources, such as housing assistance, healthcare, job training and placement, and substance abuse support groups.
High school diploma/equivalent.
Personal lived experience with Mental Health and/or incarceration.
Certification by Georgia Certified Peer Specialist Project.
Requires a minimum of 40 hours of CPS training.

Nice To Haves

Communication
Accountability/Responsibility
Cooperation/Teamwork
Creative Thinking
Customer Service
Dependability
Flexibility
Initiative
Job Knowledge
Judgement
Professionalism
Quality/Quantity of Work
Goal Orientation

Responsibilities

Meet the minimum direct time requirements of individual billed hours/target staff hours 100% per year.
Ensure daily attendance is at least 70% of clinical guidelines per facilitator.
Maintain a maximum face-to-face ratio of 30 individuals to 1 Certified Peer Specialist.
Accurately record services that relate directly to treatment outcomes within approved timeframes.
Complete required clinical documentation according to agency standards.
Maintain all documentation in accordance with applicable policies, laws, and instructions.
Ensure all services provided are within guidelines and document care in compliance with agency requirements and standards.
Ensure all notes are in Care Logic and signed within 24 hours of service delivery.
Maintain a minimum chart audit score of 70% or better for all consumers on the caseload.
Ensure all weekly reports are addressed and corrected as necessary within the timeframe specified by the supervisor.
Ensure Billed Staff Hours in comparison to Target Staff Hours are at least 100%.
Ensure treatment plans and orders for services are signed on the same day as admission or change.
Ensure services are authorized prior to delivery, with the exception of the intake appointment which should be authorized within 5 business days of service delivery.
Resolve and clear Failed Activities and Failed Claims in less than 10 days.
Achieve internal audit scores of at least 90%.
Ensure at least 85% of the active caseload receives at least 1 face-to-face service within the quarter.
Maintain staff cancellation rates below 5%.
Comply with Human Resources requirements for all trainings (including Relias).
Collaborate with behavioral health providers and the community through regular meetings to engage and transition consumers throughout systems of inpatient and/or community care.
Collaborate with Chatham County Jail and Public Defenders to transition incarcerated individuals to community resources upon release.
Treat those served, co-workers, and supervisors with respect.
Provide high-quality customer service focused on outcomes of improved health.
Carry out job responsibilities in a competent and ethical manner.
Utilize resources effectively, efficiently, and without abuse.
Contribute to an environment that encourages passion, creativity, and teamwork.