Peer Specialist

Qualifications

Certified Peer Specialists shall meet the all of the following:

• Be a self-identified individual who has received or are receiving mental health services for a serious emotional disturbance or serious mental illness.
• Eighteen (18) years of age or older.
• Within the last three (3) years, have either maintained at least 12 months of successful work or volunteer experience, or earned at least 24 credit hours at a college or post-secondary educational institution;
• Completed the Department approved certified peer specialist training;
• Valid Driver’s License (issued by state in which employee lives) and safe driving record and proof of insurance coverage;
• Must demonstrate a genuine respect for all individuals;
• Demonstrate an understanding of cultural competence and the principles of recovery.

Essential Position Requirements

• Must demonstrate genuine empathy and concern for individuals as indicated in our corporate vision, mission, and values statements.
• Adhere to applicable city, county, state, and federal laws and regulations, internal NET standards.
• Must have current state clearances for Child Abuse, Criminal Records, and Contagious Diseases.
• Must possess strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Must have availability and flexibility to work some evenings and weekends, as needed.
• Must be able to drive and work in the community with participants independently.
• Complete documentation daily.
• Achieves a minimum of 50 billable hours per two week pay period.

Responsibilities

• Works with participants to assess strengths and needs to develop a person-centered, individualized service Plan.
• Supports the participant in carrying out their recovery plan and together with the participant, continuously reviews and assesses needs.
• Works with participants to identify, develop, access and strengthen supports to increase community integration and community inclusion.
• Makes sure that supports and services are appropriate and effective.
• Supports participants in the self-management of critical or crisis situations.
• Advocacy at all levels on behalf of the individuals.
• Attendance in Individual and Group supervision, Treatment Team Meetings, Inter-agency Team Meetings and required trainings.
• Ensures that all participant visits are documented in the electronic health record (EHR).