Peer Specialist/Case Manager ACCS, Worcester, 37.5 Hours, Days

UMass Memorial Health•Worcester, MA

1d•$20 - $33

About The Position

At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver – regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day. CSP Case Managers meet with referred clients in a variety of community settings, complete intake assessments and person-centered service plans, then assist clients with achieving the goals identified in those plans. CSP duties include researching community-based resources and assisting clients to connect with these resources by helping with things such as short-term transportation, advocacy, encouragement, skills building, coaching, and completing paperwork. See Additional Job Description

Requirements

Case Manager I: Minimum of a High School Diploma/GED/HiSet; Associates degree preferred
Case Manager II: Requires a Bachelor’s degree; preferably in the field of psychology or human services
Previous/current participation in MH system as recipient of service and a willingness to convey this experience as relevant, and must be certified or be eligible for the Mass Peer Specialist training and be certified within 6 months of being hired.
Lived Experience Required
Current valid US-issued drivers license and ability to provide a registered, inspected and insured automobile for work related purposes including transporting clients in a personal vehicle and travel between work sites
Must be able to pass a CORI background check

Nice To Haves

Bilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply

Responsibilities

Work effectively and as part of a team to provide information, support, and advocacy to assist Persons in articulating and developing their recovery goals.
Provide service in a manner that meets agency requirements and the needs of the Person.
Effectively document service activities according to agency/program standard
Partner with other members of the Integrated Team: directors, LPHA’s, psychiatrists, etc.. in order to assist Persons in providing the best possible process of recovery
Assist, encourage and empower Persons using mental health and addiction services
Facilitate mutual support and self-help groups.
Guide Persons in developing WRAP or crisis plans.
Work with and support Persons to prepare for formal and informal meetings including IAP meetings and social networking events.
Build effective working relationships with agencies and organizations in support of the Person’s recovery.
Participate in workshops, conferences and training to keep current with emerging evidenced based recovery oriented practices.
Perform other related job duties
Attend Integrated Staff Meetings and Daily Rounds.
Will provide transportation to persons as needed. May include transporting in individuals in personal or program vehicle.
Respects diverse views and approaches, demonstrates Standards of Respect, and contributes to creating and maintaining an environment of professionalism, tolerance, civility and acceptance toward all employees, patients and visitors.