JBCR Peer Support Specialist (Part-Time)

At Hill Country Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Center our vision is to empower people, foster hope, support choice, and celebrate success.

Help us help others:

Under the general direction of the JBCR Supervisor, this part-time position will meet with individuals in the competency restoration program which is housed in the Comal County jail. This position will lead groups and meeting with individuals in a supportive manner sharing lived experiences and helping with goal development, community reintegration,  skill development and competency restoration.

You will get to:

Engages in face-to-face contact with peers to help assess their needs, provide peer support, education and help facilitate referrals to social services.
Participates as a member of the interdisciplinary team. Maintains open communication with program/unit director and other professional staff.
Works collaboratively with trainers and clinical staff to enhance the overall quality of clinical care and incorporate peer groups into the clinical care of the consumers.
Makes use of Competency education materials and is knowledgeable in their use.
Develops, coordinates, and implements the provision of peer group meetings and consumer-to-consumer discussion groups that will enhance consumer’s ability to better manage their needs.
Provides peers and their families with information on community and Agency resources.
Encourages peers to attend consumer meetings/support groups and supports their efforts to develop empowerment skills through self-advocacy.
Advocates for peers to ensure that needs are met both within the Agency and the community.
Demonstrates professional conduct in all work behavior.
Complies with agency policies and procedures, accrediting/regulatory bodies, and performance contract documentation requirements.
Integrates principles of substance abuse recovery as appropriate.
Candidates must be willing and able to:
Share their recovery story with incoming and current clientele as a way of inspiring HOPE that people can and do recover from the life disruptions often associated with mental health challenges.
Provide practical, real-world support in coping with life’s day to day demands through modeling and
A Current Certification as a Mental Health Peer Specialist is Preferred or Recovery Support  Peer Specialist, but not required **
Hill Country MHDD Centers will pay for the Mental Health Peer Specialist certification training ($900) for a candidate that comes to the table with a working knowledge of what peer support is and is not.
A qualified candidate will recognize Peer Support as a profession as well as an ongoing effort to promote change within the system of care by advocating for person-centered care and honoring the voice and choice of service participants.

You’ll definitely need:

High School Diploma or GED
Bilingual (English/Spanish) is preferred but not required.
A valid Texas State Driver’s License.
Current automobile insurance and the ability to travel when necessary.

We’ll also want you to:

Skills Required To be far enough along in your own recovery journey to walk alongside others on their journey. Computer skills to utilize our Electronic Health Record to submit timely and accurate documentation.
Employ excellent verbal and written communication skills to engage and report effectively.
Maintain a well-organized schedule while allowing room for flexibility and adjustments with up to 25% travel.
Maintain accurate and timely collaborative documentation with adherence to HIPPA regulations.
Maintain comprehensive documentation and collaborate with youth and families served to develop treatment planning.
Adapt approach to meet all types of communication styles and personalities while effectively implementing solutions that work.
Employ excellent verbal and written communication skills to engage, instruct, and manage teams and collaborate with individuals and families. Review team documentation.
Sustain a calm demeanor when under pressure to handle sometimes difficult situations.
Provide exemplary customer service and care to individuals with their best interest at heart.
Work autonomously to complete assignments within community and HHSC standards with a high level of quality.
Work cooperatively with others and be punctual and consistent in attendance because your people will rely on you.
Other duties as assigned.

We’re excited to provide:

PPO health insurance plan with option to add dependents.
PPO dental plan and vision insurance options for healthy teeth and eyes.
Employer paid life insurance.
401(a) plan, employer matches your contributions dollar for dollar for up to 8% of your salary. You are 100% vested after 3 years of service.
457/403(b) plan, employees are immediately eligible to contribute pre-tax earnings to plan for retirement.
Generous paid time off for fun and vacations and paid sick time for when you’re under the weather.
Authentic and caring environment where folks care about each other and want to do good in the world.
We can pay you:

We can pay you $10.34 per hour and benefits plus good karma for doing good in the world.