What are the responsibilities and job description for the Peer Provider - FEP | Longview position at Community Healthcore?
Job Scope
The Peer Provider position is fully integrated within
the FEP team and provides individualized supports and services under the direct
supervision of a LPHA according to an established plan of care to assist
individuals in attaining desired service outcomes as specified in TAC 25 Part
II Chapter 419, Subchapter 419, Subchapter L Medicaid Mental Health
Rehabilitative Services; TACT 25 Part II Chapter 412 Subchapter G Mental Health
Community Service Standards; and, FEP contract.
The Peer Provider position utilizes approaches that are inclusive of
recovery orientation that assist persons in being able to live, work and
participate in their home communities. Services may include skills training
that help further individuals independent functioning in the community and may
include self-advocacy skills, use of leisure time, linkage to natural supports,
coordination activities, social skills training and related peer support
activities. Services shall typically be provided in individuals' natural
environment. When appropriate skills based curriculum is utilized that provides
a structured approach to systematically teach individuals specific behaviors
and skills. Requires the ability to establish good personal boundaries and be
able to effectively communicate with a very hetero genius population.
Education/licensure
Current valid driver's license in state of residence.
Graduation from High School or Equivalency.
Experience/Knowledge
Prior experience as a recipient of public mental health treatment or rehabilitation services.
Ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of individuals.
Demonstrates ability to construction grammatically correct descriptive paragraphs.
Ability and willingness to follow job related instructions and accept supervision.
Displays ability to maintain appropriate personal
boundaries.
Physical requirements that are bona fide occupational qualifications essential to the performance of the job:
Must be able to adequately complete SAMA, First Aid and CPR tasks.
Work endurance sufficient to work an 8 hour day.
Minimum Hiring Salary: $16.00 per hour
The Peer Provider position is fully integrated within
the FEP team and provides individualized supports and services under the direct
supervision of a LPHA according to an established plan of care to assist
individuals in attaining desired service outcomes as specified in TAC 25 Part
II Chapter 419, Subchapter 419, Subchapter L Medicaid Mental Health
Rehabilitative Services; TACT 25 Part II Chapter 412 Subchapter G Mental Health
Community Service Standards; and, FEP contract.
The Peer Provider position utilizes approaches that are inclusive of
recovery orientation that assist persons in being able to live, work and
participate in their home communities. Services may include skills training
that help further individuals independent functioning in the community and may
include self-advocacy skills, use of leisure time, linkage to natural supports,
coordination activities, social skills training and related peer support
activities. Services shall typically be provided in individuals' natural
environment. When appropriate skills based curriculum is utilized that provides
a structured approach to systematically teach individuals specific behaviors
and skills. Requires the ability to establish good personal boundaries and be
able to effectively communicate with a very hetero genius population.
Education/licensure
Current valid driver's license in state of residence.
Graduation from High School or Equivalency.
Experience/Knowledge
Prior experience as a recipient of public mental health treatment or rehabilitation services.
Ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of individuals.
Demonstrates ability to construction grammatically correct descriptive paragraphs.
Ability and willingness to follow job related instructions and accept supervision.
Displays ability to maintain appropriate personal
boundaries.
Physical requirements that are bona fide occupational qualifications essential to the performance of the job:
Must be able to adequately complete SAMA, First Aid and CPR tasks.
Work endurance sufficient to work an 8 hour day.
Minimum Hiring Salary: $16.00 per hour
Salary : $16