What are the responsibilities and job description for the Peer Support Specialist position at Cedar Ridge Behavioral Health Solutions?
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Support Specialist to join our team. As a Support Specialist, you will provide assistance and guidance to individuals in need of social work and behavioral health support. Your role will involve crisis management, mental health counseling, addiction counseling, and mentoring. If you are passionate about making a positive impact on people's lives and have experience in crisis intervention and motivational interviewing, we encourage you to apply.
Responsibilities:
- Provide crisis intervention and support to individuals experiencing behavioral health issues
- Offer addiction support to individuals struggling with substance abuse
- Utilize motivational interviewing techniques to empower individuals to make positive changes
- Collaborate with other professionals and community resources to develop comprehensive care plans
- Assist individuals in navigating the behavioral health system and accessing necessary services
- Provide ongoing support and mentorship to help individuals achieve their goals
Requirements:
- Experience in crisis management, behavioral health systems, and support services
- Knowledge of mental health and addiction counseling
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Ability to establish rapport and build trusting relationships with individuals from diverse backgrounds
- Empathy, compassion, and a non-judgmental approach to supporting others
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively
Education and/or Experience
- All Support Specialists must be at least 21 years of age and must have completed high school.
Responsibilities:
- Supervise clients in detox setting assuring that a safe and therapeutic environment is maintained for all clients
- Handle emergency situations such as environmental, weather related and physical injury and provide crisis intervention
- Develop and consistently implement predictable routines for daily functioning, including wake-up, hygiene, meals, and bedtime.
- Oversee the completion of resident chores
- Plans and organizes activities and educational groups for residents which promote change and growth in areas identified on their Individual Service Plans.
- Monitor resident behavior, functioning and symptoms, as well as progress towards treatment goals and objectives.
- Present as a role model for residents in establishing relationships, maintains professional care/client boundaries
- Complete all required paperwork daily and participate and satisfactorily complete all required training, supervision and team meetings
- Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
- May be involved in the planning, organization, and implementation of special events or department specific projects or seasonal program changes.
- Maintain confidentiality of all client information and records
- Comply with all agency policies and procedures
- In times of need, may be asked to complete related duties other than those indicated above as assigned by his or her supervisor.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Loan forgiveness
- Mileage reimbursement
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
- Addiction Medicine
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- Overnight shift
Work Location: In person
