What are the responsibilities and job description for the Peer Support position at Perfect Care Inc.?

Job Description

Salary : 22-24 per hour

This is a open position in the Middletown, CT area!!!!!!

Hours : Varies- according to Recovery Plan

Duties

Coaching and support related to :

Continued use of recovery skills;

Involvement in community activities and positive relationships with family and friends;

Attention to personal hygiene and appropriated dress.

Involvement in vocational, volunteer or educational activities;

Follow through on personal obligations and commitments;

Self advocacy during self-help, peer support and community meetings;

Self advocacy during meetings with providers to facilitate linkage, communication and improved continuity of care;

Development of natural supports;

Filing complaints and follow-up with proposed resolution as needed, finding resources;

2. Assisting with avoidance of :

Behaviors that might lead to a psychiatric crisis;

Risky behaviors (e.g., unprotected sex, smoking / excessive use of tobacco products, unsafe driving / driving without seatbelt, unsafe relationships, criminal activities);

Substance abuse;

Overspending;

Unnecessary conflict;

3. Mentoring and advice to facilitate development of effective decision making and problem

solving skills;

4. Participation in waiver Recovery Plan development and quarterly Recovery Plan update

meetings, if requested by the DMHAS Support Coordinator; and

5. Travel with the participant when the Peer Support provider is also engaged in a

qualifying waiver service activity.

6. Limitations

7. Coverage of Peer Support services shall be subject to the following limitations :

Peer Support services are subject to service volume (number of hours service units per day and / or week) and duration (number of months or specified service end date) limits

Qualifications :

Be at least 18 years old.

Possess at least a high school diploma.

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