What are the responsibilities and job description for the Peer Coordinator position at Seneca Health Services, Inc?
Peer Coordinator manages and directs, in collaboration with the SUD Coordinator, peer services and provides direct supervision to Peer Coaches and Specialists. Ensure Peers provide consistent support is provided to individuals in recovery from mental health and/or substance use disorders and affected families. Utilize leadership skills to foster positive staff engagement.
Bachelor’s degree in human service field and experience working with individuals with mental illness and/or substance use disorder required. Alcohol and Drug Counselor (ADC) Certified by WV Certification Board for Addiction and Prevention Professionals or eligibility for certification preferred. Supervisory (administrative and clinical) experience preferred.
Valid driver’s license and vehicle required.
Must pass a Criminal Background Check and Employment Fitness Determination through WVCARES and a drug screen.
Demonstrated knowledge of basic computer skills required.
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED
Represent Seneca in a positive manner including maintaining a positive attitude and performing duties in a manner in accordance with Seneca’s Code of Conduct & Ethical Practices. Demonstrated knowledge of computer skills and ability to use personal computer applications including Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word. Problem-solving skills and excellent customer service skills.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Recruit, interview, recommend for hire, provide orientation and training, administrative supervision, and evaluate performance of staff.
- Educate, train and monitor Peer performance and client progress.
- Monitor program outcomes and success metrics, ensuring compliance.
- Ensure Peers collaborate with other team members to assist individuals with treatment, services and other available resources in the community.
- Implement processes and procedures to ensure efficiency and accuracy; provide directives and training to ensure compliance.
- Ensure staff provide high-quality customer service and follow Seneca’s core values of responsible, accessible, and progressive and the Professional Standards of Seneca’s Code of Conduct & Ethical Practice.
- Represent Seneca in a positive manner including maintaining a positive attitude and performing duties in a manner in accordance with Seneca’s Code of Conduct and Ethical Practices.
- Assure quality service for clients by becoming knowledgeable of and adhering to rules, regulations, and legal requirements and by documenting services provided in accordance with established standards.
- Secure information by adhering to HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2 regulations and Seneca privacy policies and keeping client information confidential.
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Minimum Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use of arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard; talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; push or pull; bend or crouch; and drive a motor vehicle. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision and distance vision.
This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned.
