Peer Support Specialist/Trainee - Trueblood Housing - Permanent Supportive Housing Team

Frontier Behavioral Health•Spokane, WA

3d•$21 - $27

About The Position

Frontier Behavioral Health’s presence in Spokane is more than 100 years strong, allowing our non-profit organization to understand the varied needs of our clients and the larger community. Our programs are designed to provide evidence-based treatment to adults, youth and seniors who are dealing with a wide range of behavioral health issues. As a Trauma-Informed Care Organization, we firmly believe in recovery and that our clients can lead fulfilling and meaningful lives, and we consider it an honor and a privilege to assist them in their journey. If you want to have a positive impact in the lives of others come join us! WHY CHOOSE FRONTIER BEHAVIORAL HEALTH? At Frontier Behavioral Health, we value our employees and recognize the importance of EVERY employee’s contribution to our mission. Our behavioral health services make a positive difference in the lives of those we serve and contribute to the health, safety, and quality of life for everyone in Spokane County. At FBH we have a variety of client services, including outpatient, inpatient, community outreach, crisis services, partnerships with schools, law enforcement and more. Our evidence-based, culturally appropriate, trauma informed behavioral health services address the diverse needs of those we serve. The onsite Permanent Supportive Housing Team serves Trueblood class members-individuals with behavioral health conditions involved in the criminal justice system-residing in permanent supportive housing. This role is essential to maintaining a safe, stable, and trauma-informed environment that promotes recovery, dignity, and long-term housing success. Maintain a safe and welcoming environment for resident through regular monitoring an de-escalation support. The Permanent Supportive Housing Team will: Build a trusting relationship with residents and provide emotional and practice support. Assist residents with daily living activities, including hygiene, meals, and medication reminders. Support residents in accessing services such as behavioral health, legal aid, and employment programs. Document incidents, resident interactions, and service coordination in compliance with program standards. Collaborate with case managers, peer support specialists, and health care providers. Uphold trauma-informed care, harm reduction, and housing first principles. Peer Support Specialists promote community integration, resiliency and quality of life objectives with clients and/or family members. When appropriate and helpful to the client, Peer Support Specialists share relevant personal experiences that foster hope, resiliency and decrease stigmatization of mental illness. Peer Support Services are provided to individuals and families of all ages. These services may be provided on an individual or group basis.

Requirements

Self-identify as having one or more years in recovery from a mental health condition, substance use disorder or both.
Must apply for Agency Affiliated Counselor Registration (RAAC) from the WA State Dept. of Health within 30 days of hire date unless the Applicant has an active Certified Peer Support Specialist (CPSS) or Certified Peer Support Specialist TRAINEE (CPSST) credential from the WA State Department of Health as outlined in WAC Chapter 246-929. In addition to the RAAC credential requirement above, if an Applicant does not have either of the above CPSS or CPSST credentials, active or pending, with the WA State Dept. of Health, then must apply for the Certified Peer Support Specialist TRAINEE credential within 90 days of Hire. For more information about Certified Peer Support Specialist Credentials from the WA State Dept. of Health, please visit: https://doh.wa.gov/licenses-permits-and-certificates/professions-new-renew-or-update/peer-support-specialist.
High School diploma or equivalent
Must have an unrestricted and valid driver’s license, be able to pass a motor vehicle screening and driving test, have active car insurance, and be willing to use their personal vehicle in the course of work.

Nice To Haves

Two years' experience working in a community behavioral health setting.

Responsibilities

As a member of a multi-disciplinary team, assist other FBH team members in the development of treatment objectives and interventions for clients enrolled in mental health services.
Provide peer counseling and support, drawing on common experiences as a peer, to clients, parents, caregivers, and natural/community supports by encouraging them to regain hope in, and control over, their own lives.
Identify services and activities that promote recovery and resilience, assisting clients to identify strengths, recognize successes, and to build hope.
Mentor clients to build self-advocacy skills, navigate health systems, build natural supports, and find meaningful activities that promote a sense of purpose, structure and inclusion in the community.
Promote personal responsibility for recovery as the individual client and/or mental health service provider defines recovery.
Mentor clients to explore networking through existing advisory groups and client-run organizations; if applicable, help clients become involved as an advocate for others.
Provide individual and group services (appropriate to scope) for enrolled clients including facilitating recovery groups
Mentor clients to build and maintain community living skills and access community resources; Support clients who are pursuing educational, vocational, or volunteer services;
Engage with assigned clients prior to discharge from inpatient psychiatric care, participate in discharge planning, as directed and assigned, and accompany clients as they transition into the community as appropriate.
Assist clients in need or in times of personal crisis with finding appropriate resources for stabilization in the least restrictive environment appropriate.
Contact clients referred by a clinician that are not attending scheduled appointments in order to identify barriers and problem solve solutions to client attendance.
Work with clients in preparation of graduating from services.
Engage with various community partners as stipulated in contracts and within the program design.
Partner with team members to review cases, gain consultation and co-facilitate groups.
Maintain client records and all other required documentation in a timely and confidential manner, in accordance with agency policies and practices.
Provide after-hours coverage on a schedule rotation, if applicable.
Requires travel to see clients in the community and travel between work sites either via FBH owned Vehicles and/or personal vehicle.
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Paid Time Off – Employees accrue up to 26 days of PTO in the first year of employment! Plus 9 Paid Federal Holidays!
Sick Leave – Extended Sick Leave and Paid Sick and Safe Time.
Some positions qualify for a Compressed Workweek option resulting in up to additional 26 days off per year.
Medical, Dental and Vision
Retirement – We offer an impressive 403b plan including standard 3% employer contribution plus an additional 3% employer match.
Flexible Spending Accounts
Life Insurance – Company paid coverage that starts the first of the month following 6 months from your date of hire.
Signing Bonus!
No-cost licensure supervision for those pursuing clinical licensure.
Federal and State Loan Forgiveness Program for qualifying Programs.
Reimbursement of License/Certification application fee that is required for the position.
Free Employee Assistance Program
Staff Discounts at various FBH partners throughout Spokane!
Benefits described above are based on employees who hold .5 FTE positions or greater and/or some benefits vary based on FTE. PRN positions are not benefit eligible or eligible for a sign on bonus.