Peer Support Specialist - Residential Program

Key Responsibilities

• Provides support by drawing on own experiences and professional skills to build a trusting relationship with participants.
• Serves as a mentor and role-model to participants.
• Provides consultation to treatment team members from a professional perspective to support professional effectiveness and empower the participants we serve.
• Advocate for participant needs and participates in treatment planning.
• Research and share information about community resources that will assist participants both during and after treatment.
• Maintains confidentiality of all participants.
• Provides input to develop and improve program services.
• Demonstrates excellent listening and communication skills and a supportive attitude towards participants and treatment team members.
• Work in collaboration with treatment team members to identify other services needed that may include, but are not limited to assistance with housing, benefits, education, employment, transportation, childcare, and medical needs.
• Aid treatment team members and participants in developing independent living skills to promote independence and self-sufficiency.

Treatment Setting Responsibilities

• Works as an active team member and closely collaborates with internal and external team members.
• Performs crisis intervention and communicates with treatment team as unforeseen situations arise.
• Documents participant updates and incidents.
• Performs periodic walkthroughs to ensure and maintain the safety and security of the facility.
• As needed, accompanies participants to offsite appointments related to their treatment.
• Attends required trainings and meetings.

Documentation Responsibilities

• Collaborates with each caseload participant and other available internal and external resources to develop/maintain treatment plans, transition plans, progress notes and appropriate updates in support of the health and recovery needs of the participant.
• Maintain documentation in compliance with agency, HIPAA, 42CFR, and funder/County and CalAIM standards.
• Properly documents all services provided.
• Completes required agency assessments in timely manner.
• Ensure that all clinical documentation is completed in a timely and accurate manner and entered in the various electronic systems.

Education And Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Education Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent Peer Specialist Certification CPR and First Aid Certified within 30 days of employment A valid California driver’s license and automobile insurance
• Desired: Bilingual English/Spanish
• Knowledge Required: Candidate must be a current or former recipient of mental health and/or substance use services or an immediate family member of someone who was a recipient of mental health and/or substance use services. If candidate or immediate family member received treatment from any of the HealthRIGHT 360 family of programs, he or she must be at least 12 months into their recovery and receive any on-going treatment from an outside agency Demonstrate some knowledge of mental health, substance abuse prevention, and supplemental community resources Must have knowledge and experience of co-occurring disorders Maintain a level of progression toward self-sufficiency Possess the ability to communicate effectively, motivate, and assist participants
• Desired: Knowledge of gender-responsive and trauma informed treatment Experience working with criminal justice population

Qualifications

• Complete background check and livescan clearance.