Description

The Community Integration Specialist (CIS) facilitates the development of recovery skills of individuals enrolled in the service. In collaboration with the team and the individual in recovery, their purpose is to provide opportunities for individuals in service to direct their own recovery plan, build self worth and wellness, and build a meaningful life/role in the community. The CIS teaches and supports the acquisition and utilization of skills needed to facilitate an individuals recovery. They promote the knowledge of and use of available service options and the utilization of community resources. The CIS will promote and contribute to the development of a culture of recovery and peer support within the program and the agency as a whole.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Attends and participates in team meetings and case conferences providing feedback to the team about people in recovery (PIR), their perspective; utilizes input from meetings to work effectively with individuals.
Welcomes newly admitted individuals and assists in their orientation to the program by sharing information on expectations, program structure and opportunities.
Meets with individuals and appropriately engages them to identify their interests, goals and aspirations; provides support to individuals towards achieving their life goals.
Provides support in the completion of Recovery Self-Assessment tools, Community Participation tools and Quality of Life Scales, as needed.
Serves as a role model. Willingly shares personal experience with People In Recovery, their families and staff by demonstrating that recovery is possible.
Assists in the development of a culture of recovery and peer support.
Assists individuals in identifying community resources that support their goals to have a meaningful role in the community.
Co-facilitates recovery education for people enrolled in and working in the program; facilitates Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) and self-help/mutual support groups for individuals in the program.
Accompanies and supports PIR in community and site based social, recreational, educational, occupational and advocacy activities to achieve personal recovery goals.
Supports individuals in the development and implementation of their transition plans including from one service to another.
Provides support of peers in crisis by listening, giving encouragement and advocating on behalf of the individual.
Participates and provides input in the recruitment, interview and selection of program staff.
Performs outreach efforts to re-engage individuals who are absent from the program.
Attends county monthly CPS Support and Professional Development group meetings.
Supervisory This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
Competencies: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies :
Problem Solving - Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.
Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control.
Oral Communication - Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.
Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Able to read and interpret written information.
Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
Ethics - Treats people with respect; Inspires the trust of others; Upholds organizational values.
Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time.
Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner.
Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
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.
High school diploma or GED, and Peer Specialist Certification required which must be maintained. A total of 12 months - full or part time, paid or volunteer - work experience within the last 3 years required; one year of college, or other educational experience within the last three years, can be substituted for the work experience.

Demonstrated proficiency in reading and writing.
Ability to establish positive relationships with peers enrolled in service.
Ability to teach daily living skills.
Must be able to travel 60% of the time. Good knowledge of Citys public transit system required; valid drivers license with acceptable driving record a plus.
An ability to use a Personal Computer preferred; willingness to learn required.
Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Internet software.
Certifications: Must maintain current Peer Specialist certification
Physical Demands 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk and climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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.

• High school diploma or GED, and Peer Specialist Certification required which must be maintained. A total of 12 months’ - full or part time, paid or volunteer - work experience within the last 3 years required; one year of college, or other educational experience within the last three years, can be substituted for the work experience.

• Demonstrated proficiency in reading and writing.

• Ability to establish positive relationships with peers enrolled in service.

•  Ability to teach daily living skills.

• Must be able to travel 60% of the time. Good knowledge of City’s public transit system required; valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record a plus.

• An ability to use a Personal Computer preferred; willingness to learn required.

Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Internet software.

Certifications: Must maintain current Peer Specialist certification

Physical Demands

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk and climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.