Lead Certified Recovery Peer Support Specialist (49060)

WESTCARE INC•Marathon, FL

9d•$29 - $29

About The Position

The Peer Specialist is an individual with lived experience, who mentors others with substance use and/or mental illness. The Peer Specialist provides health promotion services including health education, psycho-education, prevention and outreach.

Requirements

Must hold a current Peer Certification as CPPS and/or CPRS from Florida Certification Board.
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Minimum of 1 year recovery from a serious mental illness / debilitating psychiatric episode. With a secondary Substance Abuse Diagnosis, must be in recovery for a minimum of one year and actively involved in a recovery program.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret agency and grant required documents
Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints
Ability to collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Understands, communicates (both verbally and in writing), and collaborates effectively and with precision, given the time constraints of each task.
Ability to converse with consumers/families about substance and mental health issues
Ability to communicate appropriately and effectively with members of a multidisciplinary team.
Ability to organize, interpret and communicate data in a comprehensive and effective manner.
Knowledge in the inter-relationship between trauma, exposure to violence, substance abuse and mental health disorders.
Maintains confidential files and records
Working knowledge of behavioral health terminology
Knowledge of WestCare Mission, goals and values
Knowledge of Incident Reporting
Knowledge of HIPAA, Professional Ethics, Consumer Rights and Confidentiality
Familiarity with WestCare services and programs
Understanding of issues in prevention, intervention and treatment.
Demonstrates ability to work effectively with culturally diverse staff and consumers
Demonstrates respect for an individual’s cultural and ethnic values when interacting with them
Articulates a working definition of trauma
Understands the impact of trauma
Understands re-traumatization
Demonstrates a high degree of dependability.
Maintains a good attendance record.
Observes working hours
Shows flexibility and is responsive to requests from supervisor
Works independently with minimal supervision
Exhibits characteristics of good workmanship, and integrity on the job
Work time is always productive
Demonstrates ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with consumers, co-workers, external partners, and regulatory agencies
Is courteous to consumers, staff, and all others.
Demonstrates tact at the appropriate time.
Cooperates with others both within and outside WestCare.
Works well with supervisor; accepts direction and supervision
Maintains a positive attitude toward work
Ensures and maintains a safe working environment.
Work area is clean and orderly.
Verbalizes, understands and adheres to agency safety procedures.
Demonstrates appropriate use of Unusual Incident Reports, in accordance with the Center’s reporting procedures
Presents a positive personal image
Dresses and maintains a professional demeanor

Responsibilities

Oversees the Psychosocial Rehab and Clubhouse Program including the work of additional peer specialists in this program
Serve as a member of the Comprehensive Care Team (CCT)
Participate in the development of person-centered Wellness and Recovery plans that integrate all clinical and non-clinical health-care related needs and services with the individual and the CCT
Encourages and supports his/her peers in achieving the goals described in the individual’s Wellness and Recovery plan
Support and encourage their peers to be effective self-advocates
Promotes and encourages recovery based on SAMHSA’s Guiding Principles of Recovery
Apply Motivational Interviewing strategies to effectively engage service recipients
Provide health promotion activities to other individuals with behavioral health issues and participates in outreach acti
Assists and support clients with referrals and linkages to community and social support services
Facilitate Psycho-educational activities for groups and individuals in accordance with Recovery Oriented System of Care and other clubhouse facilities
Documents services provided to the client in the medical record
Participate in case conference
Participate in training, as required, including e-learning
Participate in Performance Improvement activities
Perform other duties as assigned.