What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Peer Specialist position at Holcomb Behavioral Health System?
Join Chimes - and go further to help others go far! Chimes is a not-for-profit organization that assists people with intellectual and behavioral challenges to achieve their fullest potential.Our vast array of services - educational, employment, vocational, residential, rehabilitative, and behavioral health - are delivered through a network of national and international affiliates.
This allows us to take a comprehensive, holistic approach to improving the lives of every person we serve - those who receive and those who reap the benefits of our innovative, responsive solutions.Job Description : It is the responsibility of the Warmline Peer Specialist to provide direct non-crisis supportive services to consumers living in agency residential programs, supported living programs, contacting the Warmline, or participating in the clubhouse programs.
Schedule Details : Monday through Friday, 4 : 00 pm - 8 : 00 pm, Saturdays, 12 : 00 pm - 4 : 00 pmLocation : West Chester, PAProgram : Emergency Shelter ProgramJob duties :
- Possess knowledge of the processes for recording and reporting billable services.
- Maintain accurate records of billable services provided and submit records promptly as dictated by the program.
- Possess knowledge of supervisory protocols and schedules
- Report to supervisor at regularly scheduled times as determined by supervisor
- Report problems, questions, and concerns to supervisor at other times as needed
- Possess knowledge of regulations and standards of the agency, state, county, payers, Joint Commission, and other program stakeholders.
- Participate in development of Professional Development Plan
- Provide Human Resources Department with current clearance and training / CEU documentation, and other documentation upon request.
- Possess and maintain a current driver's license in your state of residence, if applicable.
- Possess and maintain valid automobile insurance, if applicable
- Monitor effectiveness of own service delivery based on outcome measures including Perception of Care Scale, consumer satisfaction surveys, and progress notes / service reviews.
- Inform supervisor about issues or questions relation to program operation
- Write internal Incident Reports and submit to supervisor within 24 hours.
- Notify Incident Point Person immediately if incident is reportable in HCSIS.
- Notify supervisor or on-call designee of all incidents in prescribed time frame.
- Maintain professional relationships with consumers, payers, and community support service representative and agencies.
- Ability to assist consumers in development and implementation of Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP). Minimum Requirements : Experience and / or Education :
- High School Diploma or Equivalency
- A current or former recipient of mental health services (any setting) and a willingness to acknowledge this experience to consumers and others as appropriate Minimum Licensure / Certifications : Peer Specialist Certification Clearances : Pennsylvania Act 33 & 34 clearance FBI Clearance.
Verification that the employee is not on any Medicaid / Medicare Exclusion list Note : At the discretion of the Personnel Officer, additional related experience and / or education may be substituted instead of the requirements specified under Education and ExperienceWhat's in it for you? Total Rewards (For Full-Time Employees = >
30 hours / week) :
Additionally, we provide an array of prevention and educational programs for youth, parents, and adults to encourage healthy choices and lifestyles. #cpa610
