What are the responsibilities and job description for the Family Peer Support Specialist position at FIRST ALLIANCE HEALTHCARE OF OHIO?
Job Description
Job Description
First Alliance Healthcare is looking for an Peer Supporter.
Job Responsibilities :
- Use lived experience to assist young person and family (peer supporters)
- Provide initial responses with licensed behavioral health staff when available and it is beneficial to do so
- Provide follow-up responses within their scope of practice
- Follow the MRSS Plan regarding the type and frequency of interventions
- Inform licensed behavioral health staff of new or increased risks and changes in young people’s presentations during the MRSS episode of care
- Support the family including providing or assisting the family to access additional supports
- Collaborate with the youth and family and other MRSS team members and to define family goals and to ensure that the MRSS Plan is representative of the family’s values, preferences and needs
- Crisis response and de-escalation
- Provide interventions including skill building, psychoeducation, role modeling, and advocacy
- Identify and connect the young person and family to natural and other resources, including resources to meet basic needs.
- Work with the young person and family to access and utilize cultural supports
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Company Description
First Alliance Healthcare of Ohio is a community-based agency providing mental health and substance abuse services to adults, adolescents, children and families. We understand the importance of treating the mind and body. First Alliance is committed to our staff and the communities we serve.
Company Description
First Alliance Healthcare of Ohio is a community-based agency providing mental health and substance abuse services to adults, adolescents, children and families. We understand the importance of treating the mind and body. First Alliance is committed to our staff and the communities we serve.
