SSG Fox - Peer Support Specialist (52701)

WESTCARE INC•Salem, NE

1d•$23 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

Person in this position will function as an interdisciplinary team member, assisting other profession/non-professional personnel in a rehabilitation treatment program. Peer Specialist performs a variety of supportive tasks that include assisting Veterans in articulating their goals for recovery, learning, and practicing new skills, helping them monitor their progress, assisting them in their treatment, modeling effective coping techniques and self-help strategies based on the peer specialist’s own recovery experience, and supporting them in advocating for themselves to obtain effective services.

Requirements

Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion.
Ability to operate a computer and complete documents in Microsoft Word program formats or the ability to learn.
Ability to respond as needed to crisis situations in an efficient manner.
Ability to work well in a team environment.
Adherence to the highest standard of ethical conduct, especially to standards governing confidentiality.
Professional appearance and demeanor.
Must be culturally/linguistically sensitive to populations served.
Military/Veteran is required.
Must be able to successfully obtain and maintain a criminal background clearance
Valid driver’s license and ability to obtain and maintain WestCare’s vehicle insurance is required
CPR Certification, First Aid Certification, and an annual Tuberculosis test.
Two (2) years peer support experience preferably with suicide prevention services experience.
Peer support services must be provided by Veterans training in peer support with similar lived experiences related to suicide or mental health.
High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
Peer Support Certification in good standing to be obtained within six (6) months of hire.

Nice To Haves

Peer support experience preferably with suicide prevention services experience.

Responsibilities

Conduct/develop a Wellness Recovery Action Plan, (WRAP) with program participants.
Provide services within the Zero Suicide framework, including those to ensure a “warm hand-off”.
Conduct community-based outreach to identify and engage program eligible individuals and their families.
Deliver safeTALK, an evidence-based suicide prevention education program to Veterans, family members, clinical service providers, program partners and community members.
As necessary, handles crisis interventions for Veterans and addresses other emergent situations without the benefit of specific instructions.
Develop mental and physical health activities for program participants and their family members when appropriate, such as but not limited to nature walks, volunteer opportunities, and social activities.
Provide presentations to community organizations such as faith-based groups, medical and mental health providers, schools, civic groups, government agencies, non-profit organizations, and law enforcement.
Must Embrace and embody the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision, and goals of WestCare Foundation; and Perform all other duties as assigned.