Certified Peer Support Specialist / Hospital Bridge

About the role

We are seeking a North Carolina Certified Peer Support Specialist to work in conjunction with hospital staff to assist with linking people from the hospital to community supports upon discharge from a psychiatric or substance use hospitalization. This position may serve as an advocate for the person supported. The Certified Peer Support Specialist also provides essential expertise and consultation to the entire team to promote a culture in which each individual’s point of view and preferences are recognized, understood, respected and integrated into treatment, rehabilitation, and community self-help activities.

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for providing essential expertise and consultation to the entire interdisciplinary healthcare team to promote a culture in which each individual’s point of view and preferences are recognized, understood, respected and integrated into treatment, rehabilitation, and community self-help activities while serving as an advocate for clients.
• Meeting with clients to provide advice and support in accordance with treatment plan.
• Aiding in peer support groups with assigned consumers on a regular basis.
• Supporting/assisting consumers in daily decision making and resolution of minor problems.
• Aiding clients by finding resources, advising the consumer of processes, and encouraging follow through with proposed resolutions, locating social activities, or providing other assistance as needed.
• Accompanying clients to meetings and participating in meetings of community groups to advocate for consumer needs, leading recovery dialogues/self-help sessions with clients.
• Fostering client’s development of healthy relationships by encouraging participation in community activities.
• Observing behavior and evidence of general well-being and discussing observations with the clients.
• Modeling effective coping and self-help techniques to individuals or groups of consumers.
• Providing advice to clients on empowerment skills and successful community living.
• Informing clients on community resources and how to use them appropriately, providing information to consumers and families on specific topics, as assigned.

Requirements

• Must meet the requirements of Certified Peer Support Specialist.
• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent.
• 1 year of experience working with persons with the population supported.
• Certified as a Peer Support Specialist or 1 continuous year as a current or former recipient of treatment (including mental health/substance abuse treatment or diagnosis) and eligibility for certification as Peer Support Specialist by the governing agency.
• Complete a minimum of twenty (20) hours of training specific to the required components of the specific service definition including crisis response within the first 90 days of employment.
• Valid drivers’ license and automotive insurance.
• Pass background check and drug screen.
• CPR, first aid, NCI and/or role related certification, a plus.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED or equivalent.

Skills

• Positive and personable.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of mental health and substance abuse disorders.
• Experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships.
• Ability to provide support and guidance to individuals in recovery.

Benefits

• Payactiv: early access to the money you’ve earned from hours you’ve already worked, before payday!
• Employee perks and discount program: to help you save money!
• Paid Time Off (full-time employees only).
• Health/Insurance (full-time employees only).
• 401(k) retirement savings program.
• Wellbeing Programs: Physical, Emotional and Financial.
• Chronic Disease management programs for hypertension and diabetes (for qualifying employees).
• Training: Free CPR, first aid, and job-specific training opportunities.