What are the responsibilities and job description for the Peer Support Specialist (Part-time) position at Quality Home Care Services Inc?

Job Description

Primary Objective :

To provide peer support services as part of a multi-disciplinary team to persons with mental illness and / or substance abuse problems. Service provision will focus on working with clients to enhance their recovery.

Service is provided to individuals or groups.

Essential Functions :

Provide group therapy.
To provide individualized, ongoing guidance, coaching and support.
To provide training in the use of personal and community resources.
Assist in developing formal and informal community supports.
Assist the person served in increasing social support networks of relatives, friends and / or significant others.
To offer encouragement in times of crisis.
To advocate on behalf of persons with behavioral health problems to protect the client’s rights and to assist in reducing associated stigma.
To work in cooperation with other providers, family members or significant others involved in the client’s recovery plan.
To attend Agency staff meetings, Case Conferences and Individual and Group Supervision.
To attain established standards of productivity.
To observe all rules of confidentiality relating to clinical information and treatment, both internally and when dealing with external agencies and / or individuals.
To be responsible for understanding client’s rights policy and procedures.
To participate in staff training and development.
To serve on designated committees within the agency.
To maintain professional standards at all times. To observe the guidelines established within the Code of Ethics and Conduct.
To perform other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Ability to work well with others.

Ability to interact with various types of people.

A sound understanding of mental health and / or substance abuse problems and treatments

Personal traits which include : patience, tolerance, caring, mature and understanding.

Education and Experience :

Bachelor's degree in a human service field and two years of full-time experience, or a master's degree in a human service field and one year of full-time experience.

Meets QP status preferred.

Valid NC Peer Support Specialist Certification required

Past mental health or substance abuse services with a history of managing own illness. Awareness of the importance of recovery in living with a mental illness or addictions problem. Past experience working directly with people in a service-oriented field is beneficial.

Peer Support must be delivered by individuals who have the life experience of being diagnosed with a serious mental illness or substance use disorder.

Work Environment :

Hours : Monday - Friday, 9am - 2pm (excluding observed holidays or other office closures)

Work is usually performed in a typical interior / office, group room environment, or consumer's home.

Work environment involves minimal exposure to physical risks, such as operating dangerous equipment or working with chemicals. In the event if a consumer's environment is at some degree of risk, caution should be taken and Clinical Director and / or another staff person will assist staff.

Universal Precaution should be used at all times.

Job Type : Part-time

Pay : From $17.00 per hour

Expected hours : 25 – 29 per week

Salary : $17

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