What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adult Peer Support Specialist - Amethyst position at RIVER VALLEY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH?
Job Details
Description
A Substance Abuse Worker provides basic supervision and assistance to clients of a residential substance abuse program. The Certified Adult Peer Support Specialist (APSS) provide assistance to clients of a substance abuse program using their unique lived experiences to guide and support others in some form of recovery.
Essential Functions:
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Supervises clients during shift. This includes bed checks, meal supervision, taking vitals, observing self-administration of meds, and supervising passes and visitors.
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Provides assistance to office support staff by copying forms, filing, and recombining charts that are ready for termination as necessary.
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Leads “pass” process group on Sunday or other support type groups and documents on each client.
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Facilitates community building exercises and orientation groups. Handles the logistics of patient arrival and departure. Manages follow up appointments.
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Transports clients to and from CFC, recreational outings and doctor appointments. Monitors and documents client behaviors. Attends and helps document Family Educational groups.
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Fosters collaborative working relationships among members of the leadership and management teams and programs.
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Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education and Experience:
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High school diploma or GED
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Must possess valid driver’s license
Salary : $13 - $16
