Peer Support Specialist

Job Type

Part-time

Description

Position Title : Peer Support Specialist

Program : Expanding Horizons Program

Classification : Non-exempt, Part Time (20-24 hours per week)

Salary Range : $18-22 per hour

Summary and Range of Authority : Under the direction of the Lead Counselor, the Peer Support Specialist is responsible for providing support, treatment, and related services to the target population.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Conducts peer support rehabilitation counseling to clients weekly through the modality of individual, group and collateral sessions,
• Inspire clients towards recovery by being a compassionate and effective role model utilizing motivational interviewing, trauma informed model and relapse prevention language.
• Uses own peer recovery story for messages of hope for clients,
• Document all the services rendered in compliance with DMC ODS and other applicable requirements and standards,
• Prepares accurate and timely documentation of all the services rendered as required through DMC ODS, county and other applicable requirements, and standards,
• Meet weekly / monthly productivity of the billable unit services as assigned,
• Provides case management for linkage to resources, services and supports,
• May need to transport clients to other services and activities,
• Functions as a member of an interdisciplinary team in its effort to carry out the program mission through effective and timely communication,
• Provide culturally competent services. Work well with TAY, immigrants, refugees, and other culturally diverse clients,
• Conducts community outreach and marketing activities,
• Assist clerical and administrative duties as assigned,
• Other duties as assigned.
• Maintain strict confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2.
• Provide all other related services required by master contract SOW.
• All duties and responsibilities shall be delivered in compliance with Drug Medi-Cal Organized Delivery System (DMC-ODS), County of San Diego BHS SUDPOH, DHCS State Certification Standards and other relevant regulations.

Requirements

Required Education, Certifications / Licenses and Language / Cultural Skills :

Minimum Experience and Qualifications Required :

Additional Preferred Education or Qualifications :

Physical Demands and Work Environment :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Spends approximately 70% of work time sitting and meeting with others or working at a desk and / or computer. Spends approximately 30% of work time standing or walking within the work area or outside the office at meetings and events, also bends, twists, stoops and reaches. Ability to communicate in writing and verbally. Regularly required to sit and talk or hear. Frequently is required to use hands to touch, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. Occasionally lifts and / or moves up to 25 pounds. Working conditions are normal for an office environment, event venues and a commercial kitchen. The noise level is usually moderate.

Salary Description

$18-22 per hour