Client Advocate I - Peer Support Specialist (Chesterfield County)
About The Position
Are you passionate about making a real difference in people's lives? Join our team at the Office of Mental Health where we are dedicated to providing compassionate and accessible care to our community. We are seeking a Client Advocate I - Peer Support Specialist who is motivated to help individuals and families navigate life's challenges and achieve long-term wellness. If you want to use your skills to build a healthier, more resilient community, we encourage you to apply. This position is located at the SC Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) - Office of Mental Health, Tri-County County Community Mental Health Center, 107 Perry Wiley Way, Chesterfield, SC 29709. As the Peer Support Specialist, you will promote recovery of persons with mental illnesses, substance use disorder, or co-occuring disorder via provision of peer support services.
Requirements
- A high school diploma and relevant human services or social services experience (A bachelor's degree may be substituted for the required experience).
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Must be self-identified as a person diagnosed with MI/SU.
- Demonstrate 2 years of recovery w/o relapse.
- Complete 100 hours of supervised, paid, or volunteer work providing peer support services to individuals diagnosed with MI, SU or co-occurring disorder.
- A valid driver's license.
- Ability to lift 5 lbs.
- Ability to operate a state vehicle.
- May deliver services in center locations (Chesterfield, Dillon, Marlboro) and community.
- Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
- Effective problem-solving skills and decision-making skills
- Ability to obtain and maintain PSS Certification.
- Knowledge of agency and community resources and ability to link individuals with resources.
- Ability to effectively teach individuals how to take responsibility for recovery.
- Ability to effectively collaborate with treatment team.
- Ability to demonstrate sustained recover.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus.
Responsibilities
- Provide patient care hours annually ensuring that patients are seen in accordance with LOC and prior authorizations are completed prior to delivery of services.
- This includes individual and group services in a variety of settings/locations.
- Peer support services include mentoring, recovery coaching, peer-led groups, and navigation for social needs (housing, food).
- Document all services using collaborative documentation and in accordance with state, federal, and CARF guidelines.
- Comply with Corporate Compliance and Risk Management Plans.
- Complete required training, SCEIS training modules, and maintain PSS Certification.
- Participate in OMH PSS meetings/trainings.
- Demonstrate effective use of social and interpersonal knowledge and skills and demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of individual and group differences and similarities.
- Provide follow-up contacts to persons served in program to ensure continuity of care and promotion of recovery.
Benefits
- Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children.
- 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
- 15 days sick leave per year
- 13 paid holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available
- Retirement benefit choices
- State Retirement Plan (SCRS)
- State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
