IPS PEER SUPPORT SPECIALIST - CCSEP

Neighborhood House Association•San Diego, CA

100d•$25 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

The Neighborhood House Association (NHA) Career Core Supported Employment Program (CCSEP) helps active adult and Transitional Aged Youth (TAY) job seekers with a qualifying behavioral health diagnosis, find and secure competitive employment using the evidence-based Individualized Placement and Support (IPS) model. The IPS Peer Support Specialist will provide peer support services that include case management and transition support services to clients of the Career Core Supported Employment Program. The PSS collaborates with Employment Specialists, clinical staff, and community partners to support engagement, reduce barriers to employment, and ensure services align with IPS principles, recovery values, and agency policies.

Requirements

Knowledge of Clubhouse International Standards, Individual Placement and Support (IPS) model, Psychosocial Rehabilitation (PSR) practices and Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP).
Demonstrate enthusiasm and motivation to support clients in their recovery goals.
Knowledge of needs of people with severe mental illness and co-occurring disorders and community resources.
Knowledge of serious and persistent mental illnesses, co-occurring disorders, bio-psychosocial rehabilitation principles, evidence-based practices for recovery programs;
Ability to communicate in a positive, professional, and tactful manner, exercise tact, objectivity and sensitivity when dealing with clients and staff;
Knowledge of relevant software and ability to use Microsoft Office programs (e.g., Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel).
High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent and two (2) years’ experience as a peer specialist or two (2) years education post high school and at least one (1) year experience as an IPS peer specialist.
A valid Class B California Driver’s License with passenger endorsement within 6 months of hire
A clear TB test required upon hire and must be maintained every four years.
Knowledge of cultural issues, values and beliefs of the target population of adults with SMI background, homelessness and co-occurring disorders, relevant to providing appropriate program services.

Nice To Haves

Lived experience in recovery preferred.
IPS Peer Specialist or Certification as Peer Support Specialist preferred.
Bilingual preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist individuals in how to make vocational choices, support client choices, and help clients overcome problems related to achieving goals, including the finding and holding of a job.
Assist clients in building social skills that will help re-establish normal roles of life and re-integrate into communities.
Assist clients to identify problems that interfere with the achievement of clients’ goals and help with the development and use of specific interventions needed for overcoming the problems.
Establish linkages with potential employers, community partners, and maintain directory of employers relevant to clients' preferences and common work experiences and attend meetings, training, workshop pertaining to responsibilities and duties.
Actively participate in vocational unit meetings and multidisciplinary team to advocate and discuss challenges of clients.
Knowledge of Individual Placement and Support (IPS) model, Psychosocial Rehabilitation (PSR) practices, and Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP).

Benefits

15 Holidays Days
401(K) Retirement 6% Match
Paid Vacation and Sick Leave
Tuition Reimbursement up $2,500
2 Personal Days
Group Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Agency-Paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Live Well Program
4 Paid Days Annual Bereavement (Note Total of 5 days of bereavement leave per loss)
Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSAs)
Voluntary Benefits: Life and AD&D Accident, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness Insurance
Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)