What are the responsibilities and job description for the Peer Support Specialist - PRS Certified position at BASECAMP RECOVERY LLC?
Job Details
Job Location: Columbus, OH
Salary Range: $22.00 Hourly
Description
Reports To: Case Management Supervisor
Department: Housing
Job Summary:
To provide peer support services as part of a multi-disciplinary team to persons with mental illness and/or substance abuse problems. Service provision will focus on working with patients to enhance their recovery. Service is provided to individuals or groups.
Job Duties/Responsibilities:
- To provide individualized, ongoing guidance, coaching and support.
- To provide training in the use of personal and community resources.
- Assist in developing formal and informal community support.
- Assist the person served in increasing social support networks of relatives, friends and/or significant others.
- To offer encouragement in times of crisis.
- To advocate on behalf of persons with behavioral health problems to protect the patient’s rights and to assist in reducing associated stigma.
- To work in cooperation with other providers, family members or significant others involved in the patient’s recovery plan.
- To attend staff meetings, case conferences and individual/group supervision.
- To attain established standards of productivity.
- To observe all rules of confidentiality relating to clinical information and treatment, both internally and when dealing with external agencies/individuals.
- To be responsible for understanding patients rights policy and procedures.
- To participate in staff training and development.
- To serve on designated committees within the agency.
- To maintain professional standards at all times. To observe the guidelines established within the Code of Ethics and Conduct.
- To perform other related duties as assigned.
- Responsible for understanding the Housing Manual.
Qualifications
Knowledge/Experience Required:
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Certified Peer Recovery Supporter (Adult)
Skills Required:
- Ability to work well with others
- Familiarity with Franklin County resources
Salary : $22
