What are the responsibilities and job description for the Peer Specialist position at South Shore Association for Independent Living?
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General Description
Provides person-centered planning and delivery of services to recipients and will act as a recovery coach to assist clients in working towards stability. This position will utilize their recovery expertise, lived experience and serve as a role model to educate recipients about self-help techniques to recipients.
Duties and Responsibilities
Educate recipients about self-help recovery opportunities and the benefits of group processes
Assist in the development of community support systems and resources or networks
Teach symptom management skills; build on and enhance effective coping strategies and skills based on personal experience
Be responsible for bridging services by developing trust and rapport with recipients
Helps to increase socialization for identified clients when needed/requested
Provides supportive counseling and education in areas such as medication management, symptom management and developing coping strategies
Utilizing effective engagement skills to connect, use mutually shared insights to encourage problem solving and utilization of tools that will assist in lessening or alleviating current and future crisis.
Assists in clarifying rehabilitation and personal recovery goals
Engage clients in defining personal goals in life (and beyond ACT)
Develop linkages and new supports
Develops community-based relationships with emergency service programs, housing agencies, social services, self-helper/peer-run services, natural community supports, including parenting programs, churches/spiritual centers or local groups and/or rehabilitation services, ACCESS-V/educational institutions.
Utilizes the Child and Adult Integrated Reporting System (CAIRS) as needed
Participates in routine supervision with the Team Leader
Responds to emergency situations as appropriate.
Submits all required documentation and reports in a timely manner as per the Agency Policies & Procedures.
Attends work related workshops/conferences as program schedule permits.
Accepts and follows through on all other duties as assigned.
Qualification and Competencies
High School Diploma preferred.
At least 2-3 years experience as a mental health recipient, who has successfully utilized opportunities for personal growth. Ability to respond appropriately to supervision and work as a team member.
Certified by the Academy of Peer Services or undergoing certification is preferred.
Physical Demand And Working Conditions
Close in-person interaction with clients and coworkers
At least 80% of contacts take place in the community
ACT team provides 24-hour coverage for crisis services ( no on-call responsibilities)
Team had direct involvement in at least 70% of hospital admissions and discharges
A minimum of 6 face to face contacts monthly per recipient is required
Scheduled work hours are as needed based on Program needs.
Special Conditions Of Employment
Submits to Fingerprint/Criminal background check
Submit valid drivers license
Submit copy of current car insurance
Adheres to HIPAA Policies & Procedures/Compliance Plan.
Mandatory trainings.
General Description
Provides person-centered planning and delivery of services to recipients and will act as a recovery coach to assist clients in working towards stability. This position will utilize their recovery expertise, lived experience and serve as a role model to educate recipients about self-help techniques to recipients.
Duties and Responsibilities
Educate recipients about self-help recovery opportunities and the benefits of group processes
Assist in the development of community support systems and resources or networks
Teach symptom management skills; build on and enhance effective coping strategies and skills based on personal experience
Be responsible for bridging services by developing trust and rapport with recipients
Helps to increase socialization for identified clients when needed/requested
Provides supportive counseling and education in areas such as medication management, symptom management and developing coping strategies
Utilizing effective engagement skills to connect, use mutually shared insights to encourage problem solving and utilization of tools that will assist in lessening or alleviating current and future crisis.
Assists in clarifying rehabilitation and personal recovery goals
Engage clients in defining personal goals in life (and beyond ACT)
Develop linkages and new supports
Develops community-based relationships with emergency service programs, housing agencies, social services, self-helper/peer-run services, natural community supports, including parenting programs, churches/spiritual centers or local groups and/or rehabilitation services, ACCESS-V/educational institutions.
Utilizes the Child and Adult Integrated Reporting System (CAIRS) as needed
Participates in routine supervision with the Team Leader
Responds to emergency situations as appropriate.
Submits all required documentation and reports in a timely manner as per the Agency Policies & Procedures.
Attends work related workshops/conferences as program schedule permits.
Accepts and follows through on all other duties as assigned.
Qualification and Competencies
High School Diploma preferred.
At least 2-3 years experience as a mental health recipient, who has successfully utilized opportunities for personal growth. Ability to respond appropriately to supervision and work as a team member.
Certified by the Academy of Peer Services or undergoing certification is preferred.
Physical Demand And Working Conditions
Close in-person interaction with clients and coworkers
At least 80% of contacts take place in the community
ACT team provides 24-hour coverage for crisis services ( no on-call responsibilities)
Team had direct involvement in at least 70% of hospital admissions and discharges
A minimum of 6 face to face contacts monthly per recipient is required
Scheduled work hours are as needed based on Program needs.
Special Conditions Of Employment
Submits to Fingerprint/Criminal background check
Submit valid drivers license
Submit copy of current car insurance
Adheres to HIPAA Policies & Procedures/Compliance Plan.
Mandatory trainings.