Certified Peer Specialist III

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QUALIFICATIONS:
Education
: Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology, Social Work, Psychology, Criminology or related field OR Pennsylvania Psychiatric Rehabilitation Practitioner certification.
Experience
: Two years experience working with individuals with mental health or co-occurring disorders.
Special Qualifications
: Per PA Dept. of Welfare regulations must be a self-identified user of mental health or co-occurring services who is trained and certified to offer support and assistance in helping others in their recovery. If not currently certified, certification must be successfully completed upon hire before providing services. Completion of PA Peer Specialist Supervisory certification course within 18 months of hire.
Certification/Licensure
: PA Certified Peer Specialist Certification
Computerization Skills
:
CPR
: Not required
Travel
: Position requires travel, valid PA drivers’ license and proof of auto liability required.
RESPONSIBLE TO:
Peer Support Supervisor
RESPONSIBLE FOR:
n/a
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Contact Human Resources
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Provide peer support services to an assigned caseload utilizing a strength-based model of services:
Support individuals in identifying their psychiatric, social, emotional, and economic needs
Work cooperatively with individual, involved family members, behavioral health team members, and supervisor to ensure all needs are being met
Focus on strengths, interests, and personal goals during assessment and throughout service
Assist individuals in developing personal goals for recovery and wellness
Work collaboratively with the individual to reach established personal goals
Teach and role model the value of every individual’s recovery experience
Reinforce that recovery is not only possible but probable
Promote individual’s use of self-directed recovery tools
Teach and role model appropriate coping techniques and self-help strategies.
Advocate for individuals in securing necessary services and resources to meet their needs
Assist individuals and families managing personal crisis
Promote and provide guidance with the WRAP process
Facilitate individual and group WRAP sessions
Facilitate group sessions focused on recovery and overall wellness utilizing evidenced-based curriculum
Assist in the identification and development of opportunities for community integration
Provide outreach to individuals who miss scheduled appointments, appear to need extra support or have been discharged from other programs
Communicate effectively regarding individual progress through reports, records and team meetings.
2. Complete necessary documentation required by state regulations and Home Nursing Agency.
Ensure all required documentation is accurate, legible, and in the allowable time frame
Use person-centered, recovery-oriented language in all documentation
Collaborate with the individual on daily service documentation, goal plans, and goal plan reviews.
Assist Peer Specialist I & II staff in completion of assigned paperwork.
3. Provide peer support services which will assist individuals in attaining the following outcomes:
Decrease in number of inpatient stays
Minimum contacts with Crisis Center
Entrance into desired vocational or educational services
Promote recovery oriented skills and tasks
OTHER ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
4. Provide peer support services in absence of assigned staff
5. Schedule/conduct initial assessment for individuals entering services.
6. Mentor new Certified Peer Specialists and assist in training and documentation review.
7. Attend weekly clinical and staff meetings as scheduled and conduct weekly team meetings in absence of Peer Support Supervisor.
8. Conduct monthly chart audits to ensure compliance with regulations and follow up with training for Peer Specialist staff as indicated.
9. Participate in task force liaison meetings with other mental health and social service providers for the purpose of improving or expanding services.
10. Participate in educational programs, quality assurance, and quality improvement activities.
11. Maintain and protect individual and Agency confidentiality.
12. Promote personal and co-worker safety during work duties.
13. Represent and participate in Agency professional and community activities as requested.
14. Adhere to Agency and professionally acceptable standards, policies, and procedures.

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