Peer Support Specialist (Adult Community Based)

Brightli•Indianapolis, IN

About The Position

Job Summary: Responsibilities of Peer Specialist are to emphasize the acquisition, development, and expansion of recovery skills needed to move fully engage in recovery. Interventions are built on the unique therapeutic relationship between the Peer Specialist, the individual served, and his or her family unit. Essential Job Functions: Assist participants in developing treatment plans. Complete regular communication with referral sources/guardians regarding progress, transition planning, and pertinent clinical issues and documentation. Participate in staffing to assure continuity of care. Make or assist in outside referral of issues not able to be addressed within the treatment milieu. Assist in scheduling of treatment and arranging transportation. Represent the agency in a professional manner. May assist in the referral for medical issues of clients. Document all services provided in accordance with appropriate state/CARF standards. Provide crisis intervention as necessary. Facilitate group education as scheduled. Obtain trainings to assist in professional development meeting 36 hours every 2 years. Certified Peer Specialists use the power of peers to support, encourage, and model recovery and resilience from mental health and substance use disorders in ways that are specific to the needs of each individual. Peer support services are individual or group services with a rehabilitation and recovery focus; Peer support services promote skills for coping with and managing psychiatric symptoms while encouraging the use of natural supports and enhancing community living; Peer Support activities assist in achieving goals and objectives set forth by the individual in their individualized treatment or recovery plan; Peer Support activities emphasize the opportunity for individuals to support each other as they move forward in their recovery; Certified Peer Specialists interventions may include: Sharing lived experiences of recovery, sharing and supporting the use of recovery tools and modeling successful recovery behaviors; Helping individuals recognize their capacity for resilience; Helping individuals to connect with other clients and with their community at large; Helping individuals who have mental health and/or substance use disorders develop a network for information and support; Assisting individuals who have a mental health and/or substance use disorders to make independent choices and to take a proactive role in their treatment; Assisting individuals with identifying strengths and personal resources to aid in their recovery; and Helping individuals set and achieve recovery goals. A Peer Specialist can assist individuals who have a psychiatric disability to make independent choices and to take a proactive role in their treatment. Other duties as assigned by the Program Director.

Requirements

Self identify as a present or former client of mental health or substance use services OR self identifies as a person in recovery from mental health or substance use disorder.
Be at least 21 years of age
Have a high school diploma or equivalent
Pass background check or request an exception to the findings if/when applicable.
Complete a state approved training program and if required, pass a standardized examination
Missouri Only - Complete the application located on the following website at https://mopeerspecialist.com/
Missouri Only - If required, complete a 5-Day Basic Training Program; following which, the individual must pass a State of Missouri approved certification examination within six months.
Successful completion of background check including criminal record, driving record and abuse/neglect.
Completion of New Hire Orientation within 30 Days of employment.
All training requirements including Relias Learning within two (2) weeks of employment and annually thereafter.
First Aid certification within three (3) months of beginning employment and upon renewal date.
Obtain CPR certification within three (3) months of beginning employment and upon renewal date.
Behavioral Management training completed within thirty (30) days of employment or first available class after start date: CPI for Residential programs Peaceful Intervention or Verbal De-escalation for Outpatient programs
Achievement of thirty-six (36) hour training requirements within 2 year period in accordance with 9 CSR 10-7.110 E 1.
Growth and Development form (CPRC only) within thirty (30) days of employment.
Privileging and Credentialing form (CPRC only) within thirty (30) days of employment.
Within the first year of employment, receive training on: Signs and symptoms of disability related illnesses Working with families and caretaker of clients receiving services Rights, roles, and responsibilities of client and families Client self-help skills Individual treatment plans Basic principle of assessment Special needs and characteristics Philosophy of community support approach Suicide awareness/precaution Quality assurance Infection control Philosophy, values, and objectives of CPRC Behavioral management/crisis intervention Issues/involuntary hold

Responsibilities

Assist participants in developing treatment plans.
Complete regular communication with referral sources/guardians regarding progress, transition planning, and pertinent clinical issues and documentation.
Participate in staffing to assure continuity of care.
Make or assist in outside referral of issues not able to be addressed within the treatment milieu.
Assist in scheduling of treatment and arranging transportation.
Represent the agency in a professional manner.
May assist in the referral for medical issues of clients.
Document all services provided in accordance with appropriate state/CARF standards.
Provide crisis intervention as necessary.
Facilitate group education as scheduled.
Obtain trainings to assist in professional development meeting 36 hours every 2 years.
Sharing lived experiences of recovery, sharing and supporting the use of recovery tools and modeling successful recovery behaviors
Helping individuals recognize their capacity for resilience
Helping individuals to connect with other clients and with their community at large
Helping individuals who have mental health and/or substance use disorders develop a network for information and support
Assisting individuals who have a mental health and/or substance use disorders to make independent choices and to take a proactive role in their treatment
Assisting individuals with identifying strengths and personal resources to aid in their recovery
Helping individuals set and achieve recovery goals.
Assist individuals who have a psychiatric disability to make independent choices and to take a proactive role in their treatment.
Other duties as assigned by the Program Director.

Benefits

Paid time off: full-time employees receive an attractive time off package to balance your work and personal life
Employee benefits package: full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more
Top-notch training: initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive
Career mobility: advancement opportunities/promoting from within
Welcoming, warm, supportive: a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness

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