FHARPS Residential Certified Peer Specialist (3507)

COMMUNITY HOUSE MENTAL HEALTH AGENCY•Seattle, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Community House Mental Health Agency (CHMHA) aims to provide a supportive family atmosphere in Seattle and King County for individuals with severe and persistent mental illness. The Forensic Housing and Recovery through Peer Services (FHARPS) team is a forensic housing program within CHMHA's Diversion Services. FHARPS works to house people involved in the legal system, with the primary goal of reducing recidivism, particularly for Trueblood class members. The program collaborates closely with Forensic Navigators, who are officers of the King County Court system. This opportunity is for an FHARPS Certified Peer Specialist who will serve as an advocate and provide peer support services to individuals in the community deemed not competent to stand trial. The role involves working closely with the Health Care Authority and DSHS Forensic Navigators to help individuals regain control over their lives and recovery process. The Certified Peer Counselor is expected to model competency in recovery and ongoing coping skills.

Requirements

Current First Aid/CPR certification or ability to obtain one within 30 days of hire
Have legible handwriting
Ability to do simple mathematics
Ability to read and comprehend agency/client charts
Valid driver’s license and clean driving record in order to use agency vehicles
Completion and graduation from the Washington State Peer Counselor training or approval by Health Care Authority
Experience with target population or ability to acquire specialized training to work with target population
Ability to perform duties outlined in description within reasonable accommodation

Responsibilities

Assist in articulating enrolled individual’s personal goals and identifying problems and barriers for recovery when requested
Assist in determining objectives needed to reach recovery goals
Understanding and utilizing specific interventions necessary to assist in recovery goals
Teach enrolled individual how to identify and combat issues such as negative self-talk and fears
Assist in setting up and sustaining self-help (mutual support) groups
Provide housing assistance and support to enrolled individual when requested
Model effective coping techniques and self-help strategies
Utilize and teach problem solving techniques with enrolled individual and groups
Utilize personal recovery experience to role model the value of recovery
Develop and share recovery-oriented material with other CPCs at continuing education assemblies
Review daily log and documents after each shift and communicate other staff members of any emergency situations
Chart relevant daily interaction with clients within the peer support day program and/or support groups which provide support and assess their progress
Attend all relevant seminars, meetings, and trainings
Other duties as assigned