Peer Support Specialist-1

Brightli • Franklin, IN

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About The Position

While under the supervision of the Heath Homes Project Director and Clinical Supervisor, the Peer Recovery Support Specialist is responsible for facilitating the services of children and families, guiding the development of the physical wellness plan, and coaching participants on strategies for improved health. The Peer Support Specialist observes and documents client responses to interventions. Essential Job Functions: Provide all services and functions within Preferred Family Healthcare Code of Conduct; adhere to all company policies for employment. Demonstrate understanding of health service systems and assist program participants in identifying, securing and sustaining a range of resources needed to facilitate independent healthy living. Serve as a member of a multidisciplinary team, supporting the development of the family plan based on individualized strengths, needs, abilities, and preferences of the family served; ensure implementation of family plan with assistance and support from team members and community resource providers. Conduct appropriate assessments to aid in the development of the individualized family plan. Engages families in the wellness process by fostering natural supports, providing education, monitoring development of skills, and coaching on family plan action steps. Serve as family advocate in agency and community settings and guide families concerning agency interactions, benefits, and programs. Facilitate the wraparound process and encourage children's/youth's active participation in Wraparound meeting or other service-related meetings. Become completely familiar with each family's plan to initiate teaching and support interventions and assist families to obtain goals; monitor and document progress. Use judgment to identify available options for agencies as appropriate to meet a particular family's needs; Develop a positive, non-judgmental relationship with each child and family member, modeling appropriate behavior while acting as a role model for them. Facilitate presentations to community groups or other agencies regarding local resources, services, and youth group activities. Assist families With learning skills for successful health management and self-advocacy Monitor and assess program participants' functioning and progress; update team members with information relevant in supporting the physical wellness plan goals. Assist team members with brokering of community resources and linkage to family members and family support. Plan and implement recreational, educational, r other activities promoting families' collective wellness. Participate in organizational processes, as directed by the Project Director, which may include quality assurance, peer record review, and health/safety activities All other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Requirements

• A High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Must meet the state qualifications required to obtain the PRSS credential
• Thorough knowledge of case management and rehabilitation methods, principles and techniques as they relate to mental health services.
• Knowledge of the problems encountered by persons with mental illness and / or substance abuse disorders and how to access the various community resources available.
• Knowledge of the methods and modalities as well as the legal requirements and court procedures related to treating mental illnesses.
• Some knowledge of training techniques and practices used in a mental/behavioral health setting.
• Aptitude to evaluate services within assigned program and give input.
• Capable of communicating ideas clearly and effectively verbally and in writing to produce clear and concise reports.
• Successful completion of background check including criminal record, driving record, abuse/neglect and fingerprint check.
• Completion of New Hire Orientation at the beginning of employment.
• All training requirements including Relias at the beginning of employment and annually thereafter.
• Current driver’s license, acceptable driving record and current auto insurance.
• Staff is required to successfully complete 40 hours of prescribed classroom training with two (2) weeks following employment or demonstrate that they have previously received the certification training.
• A valid driver's license, current auto insurance, reliable personal transportation and an acceptable driving record and are required.

Nice To Haves

• Documented experience in the area of case management series is preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide all services and functions within Preferred Family Healthcare Code of Conduct; adhere to all company policies for employment.
• Demonstrate understanding of health service systems and assist program participants in identifying, securing and sustaining a range of resources needed to facilitate independent healthy living.
• Serve as a member of a multidisciplinary team, supporting the development of the family plan based on individualized strengths, needs, abilities, and preferences of the family served; ensure implementation of family plan with assistance and support from team members and community resource providers.
• Conduct appropriate assessments to aid in the development of the individualized family plan.
• Engages families in the wellness process by fostering natural supports, providing education, monitoring development of skills, and coaching on family plan action steps.
• Serve as family advocate in agency and community settings and guide families concerning agency interactions, benefits, and programs.
• Facilitate the wraparound process and encourage children's/youth's active participation in Wraparound meeting or other service-related meetings.
• Become completely familiar with each family's plan to initiate teaching and support interventions and assist families to obtain goals; monitor and document progress.
• Use judgment to identify available options for agencies as appropriate to meet a particular family's needs
• Develop a positive, non-judgmental relationship with each child and family member, modeling appropriate behavior while acting as a role model for them.
• Facilitate presentations to community groups or other agencies regarding local resources, services, and youth group activities.
• Assist families With learning skills for successful health management and self-advocacy
• Monitor and assess program participants' functioning and progress; update team members with information relevant in supporting the physical wellness plan goals.
• Assist team members with brokering of community resources and linkage to family members and family support.
• Plan and implement recreational, educational, r other activities promoting families' collective wellness.
• Participate in organizational processes, as directed by the Project Director, which may include quality assurance, peer record review, and health/safety activities
• All other duties and responsibilities as assigned

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED