Peer Support Specialist- ACT Team

Position:    Peer Support Specialist- ACT Team

When our neighbors are hurting, we want to help in the healing. Come join us at ELEVATE CCBHC, where our goal is to set the bar higher. We are a group of deeply committed people working together to provide each member-client with the services and assistance they need for meaningful progress in leading their best life. Our mission is to elevate care by serving our members when, where, and how they want.

Position Description:  Elevate CCBHC is looking for a peer support specialist to be part of the Assertive Community Treatment Team (ACT) in Southeast Iowa. The peer support will provide support to the clients with socialization, recovery, self – advocacy, skills and employment. This position will be traveling as the counties served are Henry, Des Moines, Lee, Lousia and Washington.

Job Responsibilities:

·           Be accessible by telephone and prepared to respond to calls during all scheduled shifts

·           Performs shift management in coordination with other ACT staff according to the established policy and procedures.

·           Work with community partners with job development/Placement options

·           Engage clients in job skill development, interest and skill assessments

·           Documents patient progress to maintain a permanent record of activity according to established methods and procedure and in a timely manner.

·           Develop and maintain working relationships with other mental health practitioners, case managers, law enforcement officers, school personnel, hospital personnel, and other interested parties.

·           Provide crisis assessment and will take necessary time with client to determine course of action.

·           Complete a thorough safety plan with clients if applicable.

·           Documents patient progress to maintain a permanent record of activity according to established methods and procedure and in a timely manner.

·           Other duties as assigned

·           Coordinates and monitors activities of daily living.

·           Provides transportation when needed and purposeful.

·           Supports patients with behavioral health symptom management.

·           Advocates for patients’ rights and preferences. Work cooperatively with referral agencies.

·           Help patient with paperwork and entitlement applications.

·           Document on contact with patients

·           Facilitate support groups when needed

·           Participate in ACT team meetings

·           Providing clients with community resources

Qualifications/Skills:

·         Peer Support/Family Peer support certification

·         Experience with providing support to individuals with mental health / substance use challenges

·         Lived experience and in state of recovery

Benefits 

·         Competitive salary

·         Medical, Dental and Vision plans

·         Paid time off

·         Supplemental insurances available

·         401k available

This is a Full-time position with very competitive salary and benefits. ELEVATE CCBHC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for all employment, free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, associational preferences, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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Adopted 10/2024