IPS PEER SUPPORT SPECIALIST - CCSEP

NHA • San Diego, CA

3d • 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 program.

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).
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED