What are the responsibilities and job description for the Peer Tech - Kokomo Turning Point (FT Nights) position at The Jane Pauley Community Health Center, Inc?
ROLE OVERVIEW: The position of Peer Technician is responsible for the engagement and promotion of recovery through the delivery of care support using a peer recovery-based approach.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: Experience in substance abuse or behavioral health preferred but not required
REQUIRED EDUCATION:
- Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent work experience.
REQUIRED LICENSE: Preferred Certified Addiction Peer Recovery Coach and Valid Driver’s License.
PREREQUISITE SKILLS:
- Demonstrated requisite education and work experience consistent with and necessary to carry out the Mission and leadership philosophy of Turning Point.
- Must possess sound clinical skills, effective interpersonal skills, technical and computer skills, and excellent written communication skills.
FLSA STATUS: Non- Exempt
REPORTS TO: Clinical Supervisor
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The following functions describe the essential duties of this role. Individuals in this role may not perform all of these duties, or may perform additional, related duties not listed here.
- Assist in supervision of client activities and be aware of client whereabouts at all times, including breaks and internal and external activities.
- Attend all mandatory trainings.
- Act as liaison for the clients to the clinical staff, relating needs and requests.
- Provide support and assistance to the clinical and administrative staff when needed.
- Assist the clinical staff by providing ongoing recovery support.
- Ensure and monitor the safety, upkeep and maintenance of the treatment facility.
- Report all daily events through the systems of reporting.
- Keep neat, written logs on clients’ activities.
- Drug test clients at admission, upon suspicion or upon clinical request.
- Report all significant client questions, concerns and complaints to the attention of the appropriate clinical and/or administrative staff at Turning Point SOC.
- Bring reports of all incidents to the attention of the Clinical Team for processing.
- Remind, redirect, reprimand and report clients that break rules or regulations according to the guidelines of Turning Point SOC.
- Engage clients in therapeutic activities, as appropriate.
- Provide a brief overview of the medication assisted recovery program in regard to program rules, procedure, and services, with each new client.
- Maintain order and ensure compliance with rules and regulations; ensures that clients conduct themselves in an orderly manner.
- Monitor and document clients for signs of medical distress and/or behavioural conduct on an on-going basis.
- Provide appropriate support and structure for clients in dealing with their recovery, interacts
continually with clients.
Job Type: Full-Time
Physical Setting:
- Clinic
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Experience:
- Knowledge of applicable ICAADA Peer Code of Ethics and CAPRC Standards of Practice preferred.
- Has working knowledge of Harm Reduction practices and material
- Preferred experience in the mental health/addiction behavioral health field.
Work Location: In person
