What are the responsibilities and job description for the Peer Support Specialist position at Recovery Empowerment Ne?
POSITION SUMMARY: Under the supervision of Program Management, utilizing shared experience, working agency-wide to meet the needs of REN members. By providing support and assistance on an individual basis to set and achieve short- and long-term goals working toward and maintaining their recovery. Responsible for ensuring all services are provided consistently with REN’s philosophy and values.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Ensures center advisement is conducted on a regular and ongoing basis.
- Provides support to members participating in center activities.
- Maintains the minimum standard of 65% of worked hours in delivering services.
- Maintains records to include required tracking and reporting.
- Documents progress of each member served and submits billing timely utilizing the REN software program, meeting data validation expectations.
- Works in partnership with program management to enhance programs, promote services, and increase membership.
- Maintains positive relationships with clinic staff and leadership.
- Meets program management directives and objectives through department strategic planning.
- Participates in clinical staff meetings, trainings, all-staff meetings, and other activities as required.
- Submits timely and accurate timecards, mileage, and reimbursement requests.
- Completes administrative tasks which may include preparing documents, copying, faxing, and making/receiving REN-related telephone calls.
- May be required to provide transportation to members on an as-needed basis.
- Ensures advisement is conducted on a regular and ongoing basis in the various departments within REN, as required.
- Ensures flexibility with schedule and willingness to accept assignments with little or no previous notice.
- May be required to travel to other REN locations or offsite activities and programs.
- Perform related duties as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIREMENTS
- Knowledge of the principles of behavioral health recovery and adherence to REN’s philosophy.
- Knowledge of state behavioral health individuals and agency licensure regulations and requirements.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of information.
- Ability to work under pressure and address events/crises that may develop unexpectedly.
- Intermediate Microsoft Office experience and ability.
- Type 40-45wpm
- Ability to operate a motor vehicle, including both cargo and large passenger vans and other vehicles.
- Ability to apply critical thinking, and sound judgment in an ever-changing environment with multiple and competing priorities.
EDUCATION/LICENSE/CERTIFICATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
- A High School Diploma/GED or higher
- Completion of Peer Support Training and Peer Support Certification preferred.
- Previous service delivery work experience in the behavioral health field.
- A current Arizona Driver's License and a current satisfactory 39-month Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).
- Must be 21 years of age.
- CPR and First Aid certifications
- Tuberculosis test
- Bilingual preferred but not required.