Forensic Peer Support Specialist FHARPS

Primary Responsibilities

• Use your lived experience to provide individualized peer support to clients in the FHARPS program.
• Absorb clients in securing housing, employment, and essential resources to enhance their independence.
• Facilitate individual and group sessions, guiding clients through recovery-focused activities and the "Breaking Barriers" curriculum.
• Provide support for daily living skills such as personal hygiene, meal planning, and financial management.
• Act as a liaison between clients, team members, and community resources.
• Advocate for client rights and assist with resolving grievances or complaints.
• Participate in community integration efforts by helping clients access social, recreational, and self-help opportunities.
• Document client progress and maintain accurate, confidential records in accordance with agency policies.
• Assist in providing ongoing assessment and direct services to clients, responding to such challenges as an increase in suicidality, the need for substance abuse education and treatment, and the clients' readiness for meaningful daily activity, including employment.
• Provide practical help and supports to help clients gain access to health care services.
• As well as other necessary services such as legal services, housing subsidies, and funding alternatives.

Minimum Qualifications

• EDUCATION: High School Diploma or GED
• EXPERIENCE: Entry level (no prior related work experience)

Preferred Qualifications

• RELEVANT EXPERIENCE: Working with clients with severe and persistent mental illness.
• Capacity to work well with children and families.

Knowledge

• Maintain a working knowledge of current trends in community mental health, including health care reform and automation of job tasks using computer technology.
• Maintain a working knowledge of mental health rehabilitation standards.

Skills

• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other employees, clients, organizations, and the public.
• Communication - Communicates clearly and concisely.
• Computer skills - The ability to operate a personal computer, fax machine, printer, and copier proficiently.

Equipment Operated

• Standard office equipment including computers, fax machines, copiers, printers, telephones, etc.