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Job Description
Job Description
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The Peer Specialist will be a part of the multidisciplinary team within the Mobile Response Team. The Peer Specialist will provide direct client-centered support while encouraging the client's involvement in after-care and provide a warm handoff to the level of care. The Peer Specialist may accompany the team on mobile calls when clinically appropriate.
COMPANY BENEFITS
Gracepoint is a non-profit organization and participates in the Student Loan Forgiveness Program for Non-Profit / Public Service Employer
Health, Dental, Vision, Disability, Accidental, and 401(k) benefits available within one month of employment
PTO accrual begins on day one
Company discount perks!
Wellness Events
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES :
Prepare and provide groups, individual services, and other structured activities to consumers of the program to develop / enhance the consumer’s skills, supports, or functional capabilities to assist the consumer in reaching their desired role recovery goals and maximize recovery independence
Complete a monthly progress note that reflects services linked to the goals and objectives of the consumer’s treatment plan and describes the consumer’s progress relative to the treatment plan.
Inform the supervisor at all times of significant consumer, program, and community issues relevant to the program.
Attend agency-wide divisional and programmatic meetings, seminars, conferences, and workshops to maintain and enhance essential skills and knowledge
Maintain confidentiality of all consumer records in accordance with agency and division-wide, as well as federal HIPAA regulations, and in addition will understand the relationship between mental health and substance abuse disorders. The employee will demonstrate knowledge of the age-specific needs of consumers treated in this program.
Complete and submit service activity logs and progress notes. Record and complete a weekly group attendance log and submit it to the Program Supervisor.
Other duties as assigned or needed as per program requirements.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Will require traveling within Hillsborough County via personal or agency vehicle to facilitate in-home client services in a variety of socioeconomic neighborhoods.
High-paced, collaborative team performance emphasizing critical thinking and decision-making with guidance from program supervisor / manager.
Climate-controlled offices with frequent exposure to clients.
QUALIFICATIONS :
Minimum High School graduate or an Associate in Human Services or an equivalent related field of study
Certified Peer Specialist preferred, but not required
Strong listening skills, patience, compassion, and guidance with patients
Minimum age of 21 years old or older with a valid Florida Driver’s License and reliable personal
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