What are the responsibilities and job description for the CSU Peer Specialist position at COMMUNITY HEALTH OF SOUTH FLORIDA INC?
POSITION TITLE: Peer Specialist
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The Peer Specialist works as a member of the Jail Diversion team provides linkage to mental health treatment and supportive services for adults with severe mental illnesses that are currently participating in the Jail Diversion Program.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide support services to program participants and serves as a member of the Jail Diversion Program staff.
- Assist program participants with the jail release process.
- Accompany program participants to appointments in the community and court using public transportation.
- Provides information to program participants, staff and other stakeholders as necessary.
- Document interactions with program participants utilizing the Jail Diversion Program Service Point computer system.
- Serve as consultant and faculty for Crisis Intervention Team training to law enforcement personnel.
- Handle multiple assignments simultaneously, including providing assistance to Jail Diversion staff as necessary.
- Performs related work as required.
QUALIFICATIONS: High School diploma or GED required. Certified Recovery Peer Specialist preferred but will consider applicants working toward certification, supplemented by knowledge and experience in mental health/substance abuse recovery and must be able to serve as role model of recovery; or any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the following knowledge, skills and abilities:
- Knowledge of community resources in order to assist with linkage to mental health treatment, services and other community resources.
- Ability to follow directions and communicate effectively.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with co-workers, judiciary, court administration and community agencies.
- Ability to utilize public transportation.
- Ability to use computer programs such as Microsoft Office Suites and Share Point.
- Ability to manage time effectively.
- Ability to apply excellent organizational skills.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Work involves a significant amount of standing, walking, sitting, talking, listening, balancing, stooping, and reaching with hands and arms; must be able to transfer up to 10 pounds.
