Peer Support Specialist

Meets criteria as a Peer Support Specialist according to OAR 410-180-0305 (12) and (13) (a) and provides recovery and support services to agency consumers under supervision of the Clinical Director and ACT Team Supervisor. The Peer Support Specialist draws on their own personal experiences to motivate and assist clients to act on their own behalf and to support their own self-directed recovery.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Work within a multi-disciplinary team, in accordance with each client’s individualized treatment plan, to assist individuals in accessing resources, addressing barriers related to their mental health and A & D issues, developing perspectives and skills that promote recovery.
• Provide practical help, mentoring, advocacy, coordination, one-on-one individualized support, coaching, problem solving and direct assistance, as needed. Assist clients in developing and using natural support, including but not limited to community self-help groups.
• Promote and model self-advocacy and independent living skills for clients, individually and in group settings.
• Share own experiences in appropriate ways, keeping boundaries and forming appropriate paraprofessional relationships with clients.
• Document client progress in agency’s Electronic Medical Record in a professional and timely manner.
• Manage administrative tasks and documentation pertaining to your clients.  
• Meet regularly with clinical supervisor and/or ACT Supervisor to review job activities, expectations, client progress and concerns.
• Peers are required to maintain a sober lifestyle as part of being a certified Peer Support Specialist. 
• Attend agency meetings, as required.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

• High School graduate
• Have, or have the ability to obtain within 2 months of hire, Peer Support Specialist certification from state approved program
• Be self-identified recipient of mental health services who embraces the philosophy of resilience and recovery

Preferred Education and Experience

• Bilingual – Spanish
• Experience with electronic medical system

Competencies

• Organization skills
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Ability to manage time effectively
• Computer skills and Microsoft Office
• Ability to work cooperatively in a multi-disciplinary team and maintain role clarity

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift or move office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds.

Position Requirements

Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position, 40 hours per week. This position may require longer working hours if necessary.

Why Join Us:

At TFCC we value our employees and one of the ways that we show that is our amazing benefits package.

• We offer Dental, Vision and Medical that includes prescription coverage. These plans are covered 90% by TFCC for you and your dependents.
• HSA and FSA plans available
• We have 11 paid holidays a year, as well as
• paid sick leave and vacation time.
• We also offer a generous retirement program. Our 403(b) is non-contributory, we put in 9% of your salary, vested after 6 months.
• We also offer a Corporate membership to our local YMCA at a significantly reduced rate, that benefits you and your family.
• We offer AFLAC supplemental insurance, and
• Pet Partners insurance for Cats & Dogs.
• TFCC provides life and AD&D insurance for you. Additional coverage is available for you and your dependents.

Salary : $22 - $27