Peer Support Specialist

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Job Specific Information:

Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

The Time-Type:

Full time

Job Description:

1. Provide supportive services to assist an individual in community re-entry following hospitalizations by developing relationships in their community and with their natural supports.

2. Emphasize personal safety, self worth, confidence, growth, connection to the community, boundary setting, planning, self advocacy, personal fulfillment, development of social supports, the helper principle, and effective communication skills.

3. Assist individuals in making informed choices with regard to their care and services and other life decisions affecting their illness.

4. Assist in the development of comprehensive crisis plans and work with people receiving services to effectively use their crisis plans.

5. Assist with self help, advocacy, pre-crisis support, and facilitating an individual with speaking with their employer regarding reasonable accommodations for psychiatric disability.

6. Assist the Community Support Professional in conjunction with the individuals supported in developing goals and areas of need, and assist in developing person-centered plans.

7. Communicate needs and progress of the person supported to supervisor and/or Community Support Professionals/other professionals as requested.

8. Engage in various skill-building activities such as learning how to maintain stable housing, bill paying, cleaning, organizing belongings, building social skills, locating improved housing situations, teaching the individual to identify and prepare healthy foods according to cultural and personal preferences of the individual served and his/her medical needs.

9. Documental encounters and contacts made on behalf of people we support; complete and submit billing documentation as appropriate; maintain comprehensive files.

10. Maintain positive working relationships within the communities served, including individuals, families, staff, monitoring and licensing agencies, organizations, and funders.

11. Drive and travel extensively to community locations, various agencies, and other outreach destinations. Provide and/or arrange for transportation for people receiving support as required.

12. Provide support as needed to meet the emotional, physical, and medical needs of each person supported.

13. Facilitate person-centered, effective, positive relationships with people receiving services using positive approaches that promote self determination in all areas of life.

14. Attend regular staff meetings and other required meetings. Convey observations and key issues to supervisor on an on-going basis. Maintain all required training by attending and actively participating in meetings and all required trainings. Maintain certification in all agency, state and federal training requirements.

15. Assist new staff and/or current staff with orientation, mentoring, and training.

16. Demonstrate knowledge of and comply with all agency policies and procedures.

17. Follow service definition guidelines for services being provided.

18. Complete all other relevant responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.

Education:

High School (Required)

Certifications:

CPSS - NC Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and Substance Abuse Services, North Carolina Driver License (Valid) - NC Division of Motor Vehicles

Experience:

Adult Population Experience

Qualifications:

1056054, Adult Population Experience, CPSS - NC Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and Substance Abuse Services, High School, North Carolina Driver License (Valid) - NC Division of Motor Vehicles

Skills:

Ability to change routine in a positive manner, Ability to function with people with MH/DD/SA, Ability to interact and write sufficiently, Ability to solve problems as they arise, Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, Able to maintain good work attendance, Able to teach self-help and independent living, Competitive work output, Knowledge of medical issues with MH/DD/SA, Lift at least 25 lbs, bend, stoop, reach, Maintain safe work environment, Maintain stable work behaviors daily, Must be able to tolerate heat/humidity, Must be independently mobile on all surfaces, Must be well grounded in recovery, Must disclose life experiences with people served, Must have proficient interpersonal skills, Must participate in decision-making, Must respond appropriately to emergency situations, Physical stamina to work 40 hours, Stand for long periods of time