Temp Residential Peer Support/Admin/Transport
About The Position
This is a temporary-to-hire position that will begin as a temporary assignment expected to last approximately sixteen (16) weeks. The role involves providing personalized peer support, case management, and administrative duties, including transportation for clients. If converted to a regular position, eligibility for Progress House, Inc. employee benefits will be determined by applicable plans and policies. Conversion to regular employment is not guaranteed and is subject to management and HR approval based on performance, attendance, conduct, qualifications, business needs, and availability.
Requirements
- Certified Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist by California Mental Health Services Authority, or in the process of certification therewith
- Understanding of recovery and resilience and peer support practices within the substance abuse disorder treatment context
- Utilization of computer to complete program forms, prepare reports, log data and track referrals and linkages, specifically: Microsoft 365 (Office Applications: Outlook, Excel, Word), PDF (Adobe, etc.)
- Maintaining confidentiality of clients, records and information
- Providing personalized peer support
- Acting as a role model for clients, family members and parents/caregivers, and recognize the value of every individual’s recovery experience
Responsibilities
- Providing personalized peer support and case management to clients
- Attending collaborative meetings with medical, counseling and corporate staff members to share information, discuss best practices and case conference
- Collaborating and Coordinating with other providers, community organizations, family members and other natural supports to achieve shared goals
- Developing and assessing recovery goals; helping to remove barriers to access
- Providing reassurance to clients in distress or crises
- General clerical tasks, including but not limited to: Copying, Filing, Uploading documentation (e.g., DMC Verifications, After Visit Summaries, etc.)
- Scheduling and tracking physical examinations as well as TB tests for clients
- Monitoring Medi-Cal and/or SSI eligibility
- Managing medications (e.g., documentation, pick-up from local pharmacies, etc.)
- Triaging phone calls (VOIP, Cellular)
- Transporting clients to/from appointments
Benefits
- Sick leave, if applicable, will be provided in accordance with California law.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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