Certified Peer Support Specialist Full Time Community Based Mental Health 355

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u003cpu003eu003cstrongu003ePEER SUPPORT SPECIALISTu003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eThis is someone who has LIVED EXPERIENCE. Meaning that you have a personal history that makes you a peer. We are looking for someone to use their own story of recovery to help empower others through their recovery story.u0026nbsp;u003c/strongu003eu003cstrongu003eCan be lived experience with mental health, or substance use recovery, or history of justice involvement.u003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eMust have a car. Willing to use it for work.u0026nbsp;u003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003enu003cpu003eFounded in 1965, Telecare is a rapidly growing mental health care company dedicated to making a difference for our clients, the community, and our employees. We offer an array of mental health services to adults with serious mental illness. We partner with public sector entities and behavioral health organizations and have over 130 programs and over 4,000 employees across the country. And weu0027re growing all the time! When you work at Telecare, you help to empower thousands of individuals every day in their journeys of recovery.u003cstrongu003eu0026nbsp;u0026nbsp;u0026nbsp;u003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eWho We Serve: u003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003enu003culu003enu003cliu003eAlameda County residents, ages 18 years and older, who have been diagnosed with a serious mental illnessu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eCurrently require or are likely to require public assistance, ongoing mental health services, and/or entitlementsu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eHave had contact with the criminal justice systemu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eHave been approved for assignment by ACCESSu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eAre eligible for payment of services through the County Mental Health Planu003c/liu003enu003c/ulu003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eHours of Operation: u003c/strongu003eMonday - Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.u003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eAbout the Program: u003c/strongu003eAt the Justice and Mental Health Recovery (JAMHR) program, our goal is to give you the tools and guidance to successfully integrate you back into your community.u003c/pu003enu003cpu003eWe know that the journey to recovery can be a tough one, and we believe that no one should have to go through it alone. We have a full staff of peer specialists, case managers, clinicians, psychiatric nurses and prescribers, a vocational support specialist, and a substance use specialist who are all here to help you on your path.u003c/pu003enu003cpu003eOur program is based on the Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) model and we provide wraparound supports and connect you to additional resources that can help you achieve your goals. Your family, friends, the justice system, healthcare providers, and anyone else you choose to be in your support network will work together to assist you in your recovery journey.u003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eEmployment Status:u003c/strongu003eu0026nbsp; Full-Timeu003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eDays:u0026nbsp;u0026nbsp;u003c/strongu003eu0026nbsp;Monday - Fridayu003cstrongu003eu0026nbsp;u003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003ePOSITION SUMMARYu003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003enu003cpu003ePeer Support Specialists engage, inspire, and facilitate meaningful conversations with members served that assist the person to explore, create, and meet their own recovery goals. Peer Support Specialists provide consultation to the team to promote and reinforce Telecareu0026rsquo;s Recovery Culture as defined by the Telecare Recovery Centered Clinical System (RCCS), in which each memberu0026rsquo;s point of view and preferences are recognized, understood, respected, and integrated into services and self-help programming. Additionally, Peer Support Specialists respond to critical situations with high level engagement and de-escalation skills which support a least restrictive environment for individuals experiencing an emergency related to a mental health/addiction challenge.u003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eQUALIFICATIONSu003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eRequired: u003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003enu003culu003enu003cliu003eHigh School Diploma or GED requiredu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eSuccessful completion of Peer Support Training / Certified Peer Specialist or Peer Employment Training within one (1) year of hireu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eExperience as a beneficiary of the Behavioral Health system of careu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eMust be at least 18 years of ageu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eMust be CPR, Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI), and First Aid certified on date of employment or within 60 days of employment and maintain current certification throughout employmentu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eAll opportunities at Telecare are contingent upon successful completion and receipt of acceptable results of the applicable post-offer physical examination, 2-step PPD test for tuberculosis, acceptable criminal background clearances, excluded party sanctions, and degree or license verification. u003cstrongu003ePosition requires driving, valid driveru0026rsquo;s license, a motor vehicle clearance, and proof of auto insurance is required at time of employment and must be maintained throughout employment.u003c/strongu003e Additional regulatory, contractual, or local requirements may apply.u003c/liu003enu003c/ulu003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003ePreferred:u003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003enu003culu003enu003cliu003eBilingual a plusu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eBicultural background/experience preferredu003c/liu003enu003c/ulu003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSu003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003enu003culu003enu003cliu003eDemonstrates the Telecare mission, purpose, values, and beliefs in everyday language and contact with internal and external stakeholdersu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eDraws upon own personal recovery experience with mental health/addiction challenges as a basis for engagement with members as a peer, and to validate membersu0026rsquo; own lived experiencesu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eAssists members with voicing their strengths, interests and goals throughout their services including: goal plans, crisis plans and other methods of expressing individual preferencesu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eUtilizes a comprehensive resource guide and educates members served about local community supports and resourcesu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eSupports members served in developing strategies to reduce self-stigmau003c/liu003enu003cliu003eEngages and communicates with a wide range of members served especially those who are struggling to be active in their own recoveryu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eAssists members served in all needs including Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eActively participates in multidisciplinary team meetingsu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eParticipates in verbal de-escalation and physical interventions in emergent situations and is willing and able to assist other staff as needed to maintain a safe, healing environment for allu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eTravels locally to provide outreach to members served in the community (program specific)u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eu0026nbsp; u0026nbsp; u0026nbsp; Must evade members served in the event of assaultive behavior and pass assault crisis/crisis prevention trainingu003c/liu003enu003c/ulu003enu003cpu003eDuties and responsibilities may be added, deleted and/or changed at the discretion of management.u003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003ePosition requires transporting Members in own personal vehicle and driving for company business such as trainings, offsite meetings, etc. (acceptable driving record and vehicle inspection for safety)u003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eSKILLSu003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003enu003culu003enu003cliu003eKnowledge of and ability to use public transportationu0026nbsp;u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eKnowledge of the mental illness processu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eKnowledge of recovery focused, strengths based work in mental health/addiction recoveryu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eWilling to understand each memberu0026rsquo;s unique circumstances, personal preferences, and goals and incorporate them into daily work as well as any needed crisis response to help the member regain a sense of controlu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eStrong understanding of recovery and resilience, the value of partnerships with members and member choice, and the balance between protection from harm and personal dignityu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eStrong knowledge of relevant community resources and methods for accessing themu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eStrong communication, writing, and typing/computer skillsu003c/liu003enu003c/ulu003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003ePHYSICAL DEMANDSu003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003enu003cpu003eThe physical demands here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.u003c/pu003enu003cpu003eThe employee is occasionally required to stand, twist, squat, kneel and lift and carry items weighing 25 pounds or less as well as to frequently sit, walk, reach, bend and do simple and firm grasping. 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