Peer Specialist Supervisor

GENERAL SUMMARY
The Peer Specialist Supervisor focuses on a Peer Specialists’ provision of services, including
review of cases and activities, skill building, problem resolution, and professional growth.
Supervision will also include following organizational policy or other administrative matters.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Essential functions are the basic job duties that an employee must be able to perform, with or without
reasonable accommodation. The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative
of the tasks performed within this classification. The omission of a function does not preclude management
from assigning essential duties not listed herein if such duties relate to the position.
• Supervises the work of assigned Peer Services staff, including assigning and reviewing
work, providing guidance, and conducting performance evaluations.
• Meet at least weekly with Peer Specialists with an initial certification and non-certified Peers.
• Meet at least once monthly with Peer Specialists with a two-year certification, or more
frequently if determined to be necessary or at the request of the Peer Specialist.
• Monitor Peer Specialists’ billable and non-billable time and uphold productivity expectations.
• Complies with and participates in Quality Assurance or Quality Improvement Processes.
• Develops and ensures adherence to all pertinent rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Ensures all documentation meets data verification standards and/or contract requirements.
• Performs other related duties as required.

MINIMUM ENTRANCE QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience
• High School diploma or GED equivalency, and,
• A minimum of one (1) year experience training and/or supervising others.
• All education requirements must be met to successfully obtain one of the required
licensures/certifications below.
Licenses or Certifications
• Meets licensure requirements for Qualified Credentialed Counselor (QCC), or,
• Meets licensure requirements for the Licensed Practitioner of the Healing Arts (LPHA), or,
• Meets the licensure requirements for the Qualified Mental Health Professional – Community
Services (QMHP-CS), or,
• Meets the licensure requirements for the Qualified Peer Supervisor (QPS).
• Within 90 days of hire date: Must successfully complete training on Peer Specialist Services
and the recovery model from a Certified Training Entity.
• Within 90 days of hire date: Must successfully complete peer supervisor training from a
Certified Training Entity.
Other Requirements
• Must maintain a valid driver’s license and automobile insurance coverage, be able to travel
as needed, and be able to meet on a consistent basis the driving record requirements of the
Company’s auto insurance carrier if you drive your vehicle during company business.
• Must maintain required credentials and mandatory training requirements to ensure
compliance with all State regulations and CHCS policies.
• Must be able to meet the physical requirements to complete Nonviolent Crisis Intervention
(NCI) and CPR training including lifting up to 12 lbs. and supporting up to 55 lbs.; bending,
stooping and getting on and off the floor without assistance.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred. Language Proficiency Pay (LPP) payments are
subject to successful testing, certification by CHCS Payroll, and availability of funding.
Funding may be renewed in subsequent fiscal years but is not guaranteed.
• Previous experience working in a peer services program.

SUPERVISION
• Work requires supervising and monitoring performance for a regular group of employees (2
or more full-time employees) including providing input on hiring/disciplinary actions and work
objectives/ effectiveness, performance evaluations, and realigning work as needed.