Peer Recovery Support Specialist - Community Living Program

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : 15.60 per hour

EOE Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

SUMMARY

Under immediate to general supervision, the Recovery Support Specialist (RSS) of the Community Living Program provides peer support services;

serves as an advocate; provides information and peer support for consumers. The RSS performs a wide range of tasks to assist consumers in regaining control of their lives and recovery processes.

The RSS will possess the skills to maintain a high level of professionalism, ethics and interactions with all ODMHSAS stakeholders.

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

Adheres to agency policy and procedures, as found in the Forms Locked drive on each computer. Also adheres to CARF and DMHSAS standards and criteria, federal and state confidentiality rules and regulations, and any special funding source requirements including Medicaid and HCA regulations as well as HUD.

Supports and promotes a service environment for individuals in need of behavioral health and / or co-occurring services that is recovery focused, welcoming, and attentive to the needs of individuals who may have experienced trauma in their lives.

Attends annual core competencies training in relationship to individuals with co-occurring disorders or who have experienced trauma in their lives.

Establishes and maintains professional working relationships with supervisor and peers. Can effectively work within a team or group setting cohesively.

Monitors eligibility status and assist eligible consumer in applying for Social Security, Title XIX (Medicaid) or QMB, and other benefits for which the client may qualify.

Utilizes knowledge, skills and abilities to teach and mentor the value of every individual's recovery experience; model effective coping techniques and self-help strategies;

assist service recipients in articulating personal goals for recovery; assist service recipients in determining the objectives needed to reach his / her recovery goals.

Establishes rapport with clients, assessing client needs; organizes, plans, and delivers face-to-face client services; and conducts follow up on the outcome of services provided.

Provides and advocates for effective recovery oriented services

Assists consumers in obtaining services that suit that individual's recovery needs.

Informs consumers about community and natural supports and how to utilize these in the recovery process.

Assists with referral process for each individual’s needs.

Responsible for maintaining strictest confidentiality guidelines for interactions regarding consumer and family information.

Provides a minimum of 85 hours billable services with consumers per month.

Utilizes the philosophy of Collaborative / Therapeutic Documentation to meet clinical record keeping documentation standards and ensure documentation is completed with the Consumer to the extent possible and all documentation is completed on the same day of the date of service.

Responsible for seeking out supervisory assistance for additional training and to enhance skill set as needed.

Interacts with other professionals to discuss therapy or treatment, new resources or techniques, and to share information.

Maintains accurate rent calculations, grant update information, and completes financial reports as directed by the accounting office in a timely manner.

Reports and documents services in accordance with agency policy and procedures. Adheres to HOPE policy and procedure of having documentation completed by the end of the next business day.

May be required to work evenings or weekend hours.

May be required to provide services in a community setting.

May be required to provide client transportation using personal vehicle or agency owned van or small bus.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

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

High School diploma or GED and have demonstrated recovery from a mental illness, substance abuse disorder, or both