Peer Support Specialist

JOB PURPOSE AND REPORTING STRUCTURE : Under the direction of the CCM / TCM Program Manager, the Peer Support Specialist assists chronically mentally ill clients to live independently in the community, in accordance with agency policies and procedures.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

The Peer Support specialist will be an integral team member and support to the Case Manager or Care Coordinator. The Case manager or Care Coordinator is responsible for such duties as : finding housing, medical and mental health assistance, obtaining legal assistance and benefits, medication management, finding employment, training and education, financial management and budgeting, ADL assistance, development of social support systems, AODA services and support, etc.

The Peer Support Specialist will assist in this process by carrying out specifically assigned duties and by following the IRP or crisis plan when delivering services to the consumer.

• Utilize their personal recovery experience as a tool in providing support to consumers, whether through day to day wellness activities, avert potential crisis, or assist in the case of a real crisis.
• Expected to integrate skills, concepts and recovery models that are in line with the Certified Peer Specialist training curriculum.
• Use the Crisis Case Management process when planning for, obtaining and evaluating services for the consumer.
• Follow the CCM / TCM Care Plans or Crisis Plan when delivering services to the consumer.
• Provide direct and indirect clinical and supportive services to consumers in the community in an effort to minimize risk and decrease the likelihood of an escalating crisis.
• May develop and lead a Consumer Advisory Committee. Organize social functions for the consumers, with the input of the consumers.
• When assigned, provide transportation for clients to and from appointments, to include medical and mental health, shopping, housing, etc.
• Attend and actively participate in departmental meetings.
• Complete monthly billing for T-19 and county reimbursement of services provided to each client, in situations of Crisis Case Management.
• Complete special projects as assigned.
• Maintain technical competency and remain current in technology and changes in the industry.
• Complete and maintain all required paperwork, records, documents, etc.
• Follow and comply with all safety and work rules and regulations. Maintain departmental housekeeping standards.
• Will be capable of providing Crisis Care Management / Targeted Case Management Standards of Practice.
• Develop a "recovery" group that would meet at the OCHC offices. This recovery group could be utilized to promote social opportunities for current clients as well as covering topics such as symptom management, stress management, self-management tools such as diet and exercise, and developing WRAP plans.

MARGINAL JOB FUNCTIONS : Back up other staff members as needed.

Organize resource book for assisting in referring clients to needed services.

QUALIFICATIONS : To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

EDUCATION and / or EXPERIENCE : The Peer Support Specialist must complete approved training and pass the certification examination or be scheduled for the certification examination within six (6) months of hire.

The Peer Support Specialist is required to complete continuing education hours (CEH) based upon the program's core competencies in order to maintain his / her certification.

Considerations & Statement

Outreach Community Health Centers requires employees in certain departments to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, MMR, Varicella and Influenza .

Outreach Community Health Centers welcomes all

Outreach Community Health Centers, Inc. is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, or protected veteran status.