What are the responsibilities and job description for the Peer Support Staff FT Day position at RWJBarnabas Health?
Clinical Staff Job Description
Section I: Job Identification
Company Name:
Clara Maass Medical Center
Job Code:
H1029
Job Title:
Peer Support Staff
Dept/CC#:
1232020
Department Name:
Emergency Screening
Section Name:
Reports To:
Director
OSHA Classification:
Salary Grade:
FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt
Section II: Summary of Job Function
The Peer Support Staff position provides support to selected patients and their families on site and will work in conjunction with screener, PESS RN, and other staff when given patient assignments.
High School diploma or equivalent required; one year involvement in mental health advocacy required.
Work Environment and Hazards
N/A
Special Physical Demands
Must meet requirements of the ADA (attached).
Work Contact Group
All patient-related hospital departments, patients, families, visitors, nursing/medical staff as well as the general public.
Section 1: Job-Specific Requirements of Position
Job Specific Requirements
Accompanies and assists senior staff in providing presentations in the
Accompanies and assists senior staff in providing presentations in the community on PESS services.
Co-facilitates weekly PESS group on STCF and meets with consumers as
Co-facilitates weekly PESS group on STCF and meets with consumers as requested.
Meets weekly for supervision with senior PESS
Meets weekly for supervision with senior PESS supervisor.
Participates in follow-up with selected
Participates in follow-up with selected cases.
Provides peer support for selected patients on site in the screening
Provides peer support for selected patients on site in the screening center as assigned by the PESS supervisor.
Responds with PESS screener on selected mobile outreach visits where peer
Responds with PESS screener on selected mobile outreach visits where peer support may be particularly effective in engaging consumers; follow-up with consumers and/or providing psycho education to consumers and families.
Provides a compassionate and supportive environment with prompt and consistent service.
Confidentiality
Adheres to patient rights: provides for the confidential treatment of all communications and records.
Professionalism
Demonstrates professionalism with families, visitors, physicians, co-workers and supervisors.
Communication
Listens and communicates effectively
Teamwork
Supports teamwork by cooperative problem solving through participation in meetings, projects, etc.
Quality/ Performance Improvement
Utilizes principles of continuous quality improvement in all work situations to assess, measure and improve organizational and department functions
Autonomy
Organizes work sets priorities with a minimum of supervision and seeks guidance as appropriate
Accountability
Makes decisions that are timely and consistent with department, objectives, policies and procedures.
Ownership
Demonstrates sound judgment; accepts and benefits from constructive criticism
Professional Development Job Awareness
Participates in ongoing education as required.
Section 3: Unit/ Dept. Specific Competencies
Unit/Dept Specific Competencies
General office equipment, (telephone, fax, copier,
General office equipment, (telephone, fax, copier, scanner).
Cerner
Cerner
ADA Requirements
Maximum Lifting and Carrying Tasks
Average Range
Maximum weight to be lifted independently:
25 lbs.
Maximum weight to be lifted with assistance:
Patient weight
Assistance device(s) to be used:
Staff Assistance
Lifting parameters (% of lifts) - Above the Shoulder:
10
Lifting parameters (% of lifts) - Knee to shoulder:
45
Lifting parameters (% of lifts) Floor to knee:
45
Size of object:
30 x 24 x 24
Distance of object from body:
Not to exceed the length from finger tips to elbow
Maximum weight is lifted per hour & total hours per day:
5 per hour/ 4 hr(s) per day
Maximum weight and distance to be carried:
25 lbs. 10 feet
Task Inventory
Average # Hours per day doing each task
Pull (straight) to be lifted independently:
N/A
Pull (hand over hand):
N/A
Pushing:
N/A
Reaching above shoulder:
.5 hr.
Sit:
8 hours
Stand:
2-4 hours
Walk:
1 hour
Crawl:
N/A
Kneel:
N/A
Bending repetitively:
N/A
Task Inventory - continued
Average # Hours per day doing each task
Climb, legs only (stairs):
Occasionally
Climb, use of arms & legs (ladders):
N/A
Far Vision Acuity (specify):
Yes, Observe patients
Near Vision Acuity (specify):
Yes, Read printed work
Color Perception:
Yes
Hearing (with or without hearing aid):
Alarms, Call Bells, Phone Calls
Environmental Factors
Agent/Amount/Factors
Outside work:
8 12 hours
Inside work:
8 12 hours
Constant noise:
N/A
Fumes, smoke or gas (specify):
Alcohol
Solvents (degreasing agents):
Acetone
Grease and oils (specify):
N/A
Exposure to chemical agents (specify):
Various
Exposure to biologic agents (specify):
Various micro-organisms and body fluids.
Exposure to cleansing solution (specify):
Bleach, various cleansing agents.
Exposure to talc or other irritants (specify):
Surgical gloves, Foam Care.
Environmental Factors - continued
Agent/Time/Factors
Electrical energy (specify):
Electric beds, power equipment, computers.
Slippery or uneven walking surfaces:
Due to spills.
Working around machinery with moving parts (specify):
N/A
Working around moving objects or vehicles (specify):
Food cart, linen cart, med cart, stretchers, wheel chairs, beds.
15. Working on ladders or scaffolding:
N/A
Working with hands in water:
Frequent hand washing.
Repetitive hand motions (specify):
N/A
Required Safety Equipment
Equipment
Eye protection (specify):
Flexible fitted goggles with side shields.
Shoes (specify):
Non-slip footwear.
Respiratory (specify):
Masks with pt s in isolation.
Hearing (specify):
N/A
Skin (specify):
Gloves and gowns.
Employee Statement of Understanding
I have read and understand the job description for my position. I am able to perform all of the essential functions of this position.
I agree to comply with the corporate compliance policy and all laws, rules, regulations and standards of conduct relating to my position. As an employee, I understand my duty to report any suspected violations of the law or the standards of conduct to my immediate supervisor.
As an employee, I will strive to uphold the mission and vision of the organization. All employees are required to adhere to the values in all their interactions with patients, customers, and fellow employees.
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