Family Peer Recovery Coach II - Mental Health 184
About The Position
The Family Peer Recovery Coach II works to engage family members and the prospective participant with the goal of fostering a willingness to accept available services. The Family PRC II provides information, education, and resources to families of participants to enable them to better support their loved one in their goals and/or recovery plan, whether it be while person is living independently or in the family home. The Family PRC II provides direct support and case management services to assigned family members and participants and works closely with participants and their families to ensure that their needs are expressed and that they have a “voice” in their recovery plan. In conjunction with the clinical team, the Family Peer Recovery Coach II completes program intakes/assessments, facilitates groups, promotes engagement and provision of peer and family support services; and serves as an advocate for the participant and family for services as a point of interaction between participant’s family and the program.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Peer Certification must be obtained prior to hire and maintained throughout employment
- California: Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist Certification through CalMHSA must be obtained within 120 days of your date of hire and maintained throughout employment.
- Two (2) years or part-time equivalent of experience supporting individuals with behavioral health challenges
- One (1) of the (2) years’ experience must be working as a Certified Peer Support Specialist as defined in OAR 309-019-0105(81) (Oregon only)
- Two (2) years’ full-time experience, or part-time equivalent, working in a mental health program serving persons with severe and persistent mental disabilities, or a bachelor’s degree with a major in psychology, social work or behavioral sciences
- Experience as a beneficiary of the public Behavioral Health system of care
- Must be CPR, First Aid, and Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) certified (hands-on course) on date of employment or prior to providing direct client care and maintain current certification throughout employment
- All opportunities at Telecare are contingent upon successful completion and receipt of acceptable results of the applicable post-offer physical examination, 2-step PPD test for tuberculosis, acceptable criminal background clearances, excluded party sanctions, and degree or license verification.
- If the position requires driving, valid driver’s license, a motor vehicle clearance and proof of auto insurance is required at time of employment and must be maintained throughout employment.
- Valid and current driver’s license, and personal vehicle insurance with your name listed as a driver.
- Willingness to use your personal vehicle to drive clients to appointments and groups, etc. (weekly mileage reimbursement at the IRS rate)
- Willingness to use the company vehicle to drive clients to appointments and groups, etc.
- Willingness to use your personal vehicle to attend meetings, etc. (weekly mileage reimbursement at the IRS rate)
Responsibilities
- Engage family members and prospective participants to foster a willingness to accept services.
- Provide information, education, and resources to families to support their loved one's goals or recovery plan.
- Provide direct support and case management services to assigned family members and participants.
- Work closely with participants and families to ensure their needs are expressed and they have a voice in their recovery plan.
- Complete program intakes/assessments in conjunction with the clinical team.
- Facilitate groups.
- Promote engagement and provision of peer and family support services.
- Serve as an advocate for the participant and family for services.
- Act as a point of interaction between the participant's family and the program.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- Nine Paid Holidays
- Shift differentials for hourly staff (6% for PM Shift, 10% for Overnight Shift)
- Weekend Shift differentials for hourly staff (5% for Weekend AM Shift, 11% for Weekend PM Shift, 15% for Weekend Overnight Shift)
- Free CEUs
- Free Supervision for BBS Associate License
- Coaching
- Mentorship
- Online University Tuition Discount
- Company Scholarships
- Medical Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- 401K
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
