Peer Support Specialist Level II - ACT

Range Mental Health Center•Virginia, MN

14h•$18 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

The Peer Support Specialist utilizes personal experiences to collaborate with, coach and challenge clients to view their life situations as an opportunity for growth and change within each individual’s recovery. The incumbent provides highly individualized services in the community, promoting individual self-determination and decision-making to individuals with Mental Health or Substance Abuse issues.

Requirements

Reliable transportation to and from work
Good verbal and written communication skills
Good observation, rapid assessment, and crisis management skills
Non-judgmental attitude toward persons with disabilities/cultural differences
Ability to be flexible and to work as a team member
Good understanding of local and state mental health system
Regular and reliable attendance is a requirement to this position
To be employed as a Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) Level II, an individual must meet all the qualifications of a Certified Peer Specialist Level I and meet one or more of the following:
Qualify as a Mental Health Practitioner as defined by the Minnesota Dept of Human Services. (4-year human service degree plus 2000 hours supervised mental health experience, or a Master’s degree in Human Services, or 4,000 hours supervised mental health experience)
Have at least 6,000 hours of supervised experience in the delivery of peer services to persons with mental illness
Have at least 4000 hours of supervised experience in the delivery of services to persons with mental illness and an additional 2000 hours of supervised experience in the delivery of peer services to persons with mental illness
Be felony free for at least one year, have no active order for protections, and pass the required background check
One year freedom of chemical usage problems
Philosophical approach consistent with Range Mental Health Center’s mission
Ability to lift 25 pounds
Ability to deal with significant daily stress
Sufficient vision to utilize a computer monitor
Sufficient hearing to accurately record or respond to another party both in person, by phone, or in a group setting
Ability to climb stairs
Maintain an acceptable level of cleanliness and physical appearance
Must be 21 years of age.
Must be able to maintain a Minnesota driver's license and auto insurance

Responsibilities

Provide individual and/or group peer support for the people we serve in rehabilitation programs
Complete documentation for peer support program in timely fashion
Complete ARMHS paperwork, such as: treatment plans, functional assessments as assigned.
Assist the people we serve in making progress on treatment plan goals
Coordinate and refer services as needed for the people we serve to maintain their optimal level of functioning
Act as an advocate for the people we serve
Assist the people we serve in obtaining and maintaining their benefits
Provide crisis assistance as needed
Support, assist, enable the people we serve to develop and enhance stability, competencies, personal/emotional adjustments and independent living and community skills
Mentor new and level I peer support specialists about non-clinical concerns
Attend and actively participate in weekly peer support meeting
Attend and actively participate in multidisciplinary employee meetings, minimum of 1time per month or as required
Attend required individual supervision meetings
Provide program transportation as needed
Complete continuing education training of at least 30 hours every two years in areas of mental health recovery, mental health rehabilitative services and peer support
Comply with all pertinent regulatory and statutory requirements, and all RMHC policies
Other duties as assigned