Peer Support Specialist

Union of Pan Asian Communities•San Diego, CA

63d•$18 - $22

About The Position

Under the direction of the Lead Counselor, the Peer Support Specialist is responsible for providing support, treatment, and related services to the target population.

Requirements

High School diploma, GED or equivalent
Completion of a 75-hour peer support training program approved by the County of San Diego required within 30 days of employment.
Must have lived experience of recovery as a recipient of substance use services
Knowledge and experience relevant to work with individuals with substance use disorder
Minimum 6 months experience with teaching and/or running small group discussion
Some knowledge and experience regarding community substance use, mental health and social services
Some knowledge of human behavior, psychology, and cross-cultural and bicultural issues
Conduct gender-specific, observed drug testing to clients congruent to the individual treatment plans and as needed. Alcohol and drug testing include patch, urine analysis, oral swab, and breathalyzer.
Professional demeanor and understand the sensitive nature of client confidentiality in substance use settings
Must be open and able to appropriately share his/her own experiences as a substance use disorder client and/or a family member
Proficiency in Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, and Internet Browsers
Ability to work well under pressure.
Ability to provide various services via TeleHealth through Microsoft Teams and Zooms.
Must be drug tested prior to hire and drug test results shall be negative for illegal drug use, including marijuana.
Must have TB clearance at hire followed by annual clearance.
Must have certified First Aid and CPR training (including infant CPR).
Will not be debarred or excluded from participation in Federal programs by the General Services Administration and/or the Department of Health and Human Services of the Inspector General
Must pass background check (Live Scan Fingerprint).
Must be able to drive (when needed) for business purposes in San Diego County. If employee drives his/her personal automobile for UPAC business, employee must have valid California driver’s license and comprehensive automobile insurance coverage, as required by law.
Have a minimum of one year of recovery from lived experience in substance use disorder and/or co-occurring mental health disorders.
Must comply with all agency and contract requirements related to trainings, public health, certifications, reporting, etc.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual and/or, bicultural in Spanish.
Knowledge in using documentation electronic health systems such as Welligent and SmartCare

Responsibilities

Conducts peer support rehabilitation counseling to clients weekly through the modality of individual, group and collateral sessions
Inspire clients towards recovery by being a compassionate and effective role model utilizing motivational interviewing, trauma informed model and relapse prevention language.
Uses own peer recovery story for messages of hope for clients
Document all the services rendered in compliance with DMC ODS and other applicable requirements and standards
Prepares accurate and timely documentation of all the services rendered as required through DMC ODS, county and other applicable requirements, and standards
Meet weekly/monthly productivity of the billable unit services as assigned
Provides case management for linkage to resources, services and supports
May need to transport clients to other services and activities
Functions as a member of an interdisciplinary team in its effort to carry out the program mission through effective and timely communication
Provide culturally competent services. Work well with TAY, immigrants, refugees, and other culturally diverse clients
Conducts community outreach and marketing activities
Assist clerical and administrative duties as assigned
Other duties as assigned.
Maintain strict confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2.
Provide all other related services required by master contract SOW.
All duties and responsibilities shall be delivered in compliance with Drug Medi-Cal Organized Delivery System (DMC-ODS), County of San Diego BHS SUDPOH, DHCS State Certification Standards and other relevant regulations.