Full-time, Days

80 hours / 2 weeks

Monday-Friday

General Summary

Contributes in a peer support capacity to facilitate recovery and enhance wellness. Serves as a role model for recovery for both staff and peers, and partners with peers in developing recovery tools and building support networks. Has two primary functions: direct peer support (with 65% productivity for billable services) and supervisory activities for monitoring certified peer specialist's work and outcomes. (3-5 FT equivalents).

Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

Trains and orients new staff to duties and responsibilities of a Certified Peer Support position.Monitors and maintains schedules of assigned CPSs.Monitors CPS documentation in order to meet program requirements.Provides additional support to CPS staff in the community when needed.Monitors productivity of CPSs assigned.Provides marketing and trainings within the community as needed.Meets weekly for face to face supervision with all assigned staff. Documentation of these visits must be given to the program Director.Meets weekly with program Director for supervision.Participates in performance reviews and performance issues.Assists designated peers with rehabilitative social support, advocacy, educational and vocational mentoring, and self-maintenance.Provides information on accessing community resources.Assists in transportation for peers to necessary appointments, support and outreach.Provides reminder calls to designated peers to offer reminders and verbal supports in relation to their recovery.At the request of the peer, assists family members in obtaining support resources, as well as educational information regarding recovery tools.Promotes participation in WRAP and Psychiatric Advance Directives (PAD) planning among peers.Helps individual peers complete their personal WRAP plans and PADs.Models coping techniques and self help strategies.Encourages and provides support for peers to advocate for themselves.Reinforces hope and the potential for recovery to peers and others.Partners with peers to create and attain goals on the Individual Recovery Plan.Completes necessary documentation for each peer encounter (i.e. service activity, contact sheets, etc) within 48 hours of encounter.Completes all necessary paperwork during the intake, and updates paperwork as needed.Completes monthly log of services provided.Attends all required trainings, in-services, staff meetings, etc.Meets with supervisor for individual supervision on a weekly basis.Meets with team on a bi-weekly basis for staff meeting and peer reviews.Assists Peers with creating an Individual Recovery Plan. Initial IRP must be completed within 30 days of first face to face visit. A six month review from the date of the most current IRP will be required for continuation of services.Reviews Individual Recovery Plan with peers every 6 month or earlier as needed.Acts as a liaison with other community agencies/groups, funding sources, and businesses that relate to the services provided to peers.Acquires knowledge of resources in assigned county or counties.Provides onsite visits to other community agencies in order to educate them about the peer services available.Communicates on an as needed basis with providers regarding issues relevant to continuity of care.Monitors wear and tear on furnishings and equipment. Reports concerns and needs to supervisor.Provides after hours telephone support to enrolled peers as assigned. (Pager rotated among staff on a monthly basis.)

Common Expectations:

All other duties as assigned by supervisor.Maintains an excellent working relationship with all providers in each county served.

Qualifications

Minimum Education:

High School Diploma or GED Required orAssociates Degree In sociology, social work, psychology, gerontology, anthropology, political science, history, criminal justice, theology, counseling, education, or a related field from a program that is accredited by an agency recognized by the USDOE or the CHEA, or an equivalent degree from a foreign college or university approved by the USDOE. Preferred orBachelors Degree In sociology, social work, psychology, gerontology, anthropology, political science, history, criminal justice, theology, counseling, education, or a related field from a program that is accredited by an agency recognized by the USDOE or the CHEA, or an equivalent degree from a foreign college or university approved by the USDOE. Preferred

Work Experience:

2 years If High School Diploma or GED: Must have 4 years of mental health direct service experience.If Associates Degree: Must have 3 years mental health direct service experience.If Bachelors Degree: Must have 2 years mental health direct service experience.1 year Supervisory experience. Preferred

Licenses:

Certified Peer Specialist Upon Hire Required andCertified Peer Support Supervisor within 180 days Required

Driver's License Statement:

Must possess a valid driver's license in the current state of residence. Driving record must meet requirements established by WellSpan Risk Management.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Excellent human relations and oral/written communication skills.Basic computer skills including email, Word, and internet.Knowledge of and ability in the care and support of individuals in a specific age group.

Benefits Offered:

Comprehensive health benefitsFlexible spending and health savings accountsRetirement savings planPaid time off (PTO)Short-term disabilityEducation assistanceFinancial education and support, including DailyPayWellness and Wellbeing programsCaregiver support via WellthyChildcare referral service via Wellthy You’re unique and you belong here.

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