Peer Support - CPC Evening/Night shift

Supreme Living•Olympia, WA

16h•$25 - $27

About The Position

Wage: $25.00 - $27.00 DOE Consideration for a raise after a 90-day introductory period. This position will be working Wednesday and Thursday Evening Shift and Friday, Saturday and Sunday Night Shift. WHAT WE OFFER: Paid time off and holiday pay One work site - no traveling from location to location Option for Medical, Dental/Vision Benefits for Full Time employees Employee Assistance Program offered for insurance eligible employees SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES: The Certified Peer Counselor is responsible for providing peer support, guidance, and advocacy for residents.

Requirements

Must have completed the educational requirements as a Certified Peer Counselor in Washington State as defined in WAC 182-538D-0200.
Must have valid Food Handler’s Permit from the Health Department.
Meets health requirements, i.e. – flu vaccination, COVID-19 vaccination and booster, tb testing – per licensing requirements.
Valid Washington State Driver’s License required or the equivalent if residence in Washington is new.
Must demonstrate flexible and efficient time management and ability to prioritize workload.
The Certified Peer Counselor must be in recovery and willing to share their recovery journey.
Must be willing and able to transport individuals to appointments or outings as directed and follow Supreme Living protocol for safe driving.
Participates in staff meetings and in-services training.
Consults with Nursing staff, Mental Health staff or peers when knowledge base in a given area needs to be expanded.
Request’s literature, in-service or orientation on a given topic.
Demonstrates accountability regarding equipment and supplies.
Ability to read, research, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical information pertinent to job requirements.
Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
Ability to effectively present information to management and public groups.
Proficient in English

Responsibilities

Provide guidance and mentoring to individuals in their recovery.
Aids in addressing barriers and obstacles to their recovery.
Participates in resident Treatment Teams.
Assists residents in developing life skills in the areas of living, learning, working, and socializing.
Supports peers in gaining independence in the community.
Reports changes in the individual’s condition to the nursing and MHP staff as appropriate.
Responsible for accurate and timely charting in ECP using accepted abbreviations and terminology.
Completes documentation as required.
Meets with residents regularly to offer individual support counseling.
Assists individual to develop an interest in and knowledge of a clean environment that promotes healthy living.
Provides resource information and referrals to assist residents in developing community support systems such as developing supportive relationships, self-advocacy, stable housing, education, and employment.
Facilitates educational groups as assigned.
Shares their own recovery stories that are relevant and helpful in overcoming obstacles.
Promotes personal responsibility for recovery.
Models’ skills in recovery and self-management.