POS #4201 | PEER SUPPORT SPECIALIST – CSC

Overview:

Are you passionate about helping others achieve goals that may seem out of reach? Are you seeking a challenging yet deeply rewarding career where your primary focus is on enhancing the quality of life for individuals and families? If so, we have an exceptional opportunity for a dedicated Peer Support Specialist to join our team.

At Center for Life Resources, we put family first and are committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve. This is your chance to be part of a compassionate, mission-driven team and begin building a fulfilling and impactful career.

Details:

Working Dept: Coordinated Specialty Care

Full time—Flexible and Variable

Position #: 4201

Salary: DOEE&Q

Benefits:

Full time employees will enjoy a competitive benefits package with options for you and your family including:

Paid Time Off—beginning at 16 hours per month

Paid Holidays—13 per calendar year

401(a)—12% of salary

457 Employee paid

Health Insurance—company paid

Life Insurance—company paid

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Aflac Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Daycare at reduced rate

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Duties may vary based on specific program and position, and may include but are not limited to the following:

Provide early intervention services for individuals with first episode psychosis between the ages of 15-30

Provides peer mentoring, education, and support to individuals who are receiving mental health services and their families.

Have at least one cumulative year of receiving mental health services for a disorder that is treated in the target population.

Peer providers are active members of the treatment team providing individual and/or group services, whole health interventions, assess strengths of the individual, engage in social educational, vocational, behavioral, and cognitive interventions that address needs in the individual’s ability to develop and maintain social relationships, occupational or educational achievement, independent living skills and housing as a result of a sever and persistent mental illness

Peer providers provide peer mentoring and support to consumers; model self-advocacy skills; provide information, referral, and non-clinical skills training

Maintain individual engagement and assist in identifying resources

Competencies

The competencies listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position:

Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and take initiative.

Strong organizational and time management skills.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills in the English language.

Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse individuals, interdisciplinary teams, and systems.

Proficient in accurately and objectively recording data and documentation.

Ability to follow established service implementation processes to meet the needs of individuals served and adhere to funding source requirements.

Skilled in emergency and crisis intervention techniques.

Proficient in the use of computers and electronic health record (EHR) systems.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or GED

Certifications, Licenses, and Registrations:

Valid Driver’s License required

Certified Peer Support Specialist