Lead Peer Support Specialist - The Zone
Role Overview
This position is full time and does not necessarily have regular working hours. The person in this position may be expected to work days, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, or other times as necessary to assist with specific programs or consumers. This position is primarily responsible for assisting with practical programmatic tasks and peer-mentoring functions that will enhance the likelihood of assigned consumers’ recovery. This position, like all FRBH positions, may also be responsible for a variety of tasks that are nonetheless essential under the heading of “Miscellaneous Duties”. This position reports administratively and clinically as identified in the specific specialist’s Appointment Letter.
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Position Overview
This position is full time and does not necessarily have regular working hours. The person in this position may be expected to work days, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, or other times as necessary to assist with specific programs or consumers. This position is primarily responsible for assisting with practical programmatic tasks and peer-mentoring functions that will enhance the likelihood of assigned consumers’ recovery. This position, like all FRBH positions, may also be responsible for a variety of tasks that are nonetheless essential under the heading of “Miscellaneous Duties”. This position reports administratively and clinically as identified in the specific specialist’s Appointment Letter.
Assists in maintaining an inventory of supplies necessary for the operation of any program assignment.
Assists in the implementation of assigned program activities and rules, including monitoring consumers and the environment to assure safety.
Works closely with the Program Director by assisting with data gathering and other funding source requirements.
- Provides leadership and support to Peer Support Specialist within the program through modeling, training, coaching and other strategies.
Peer Mentoring
Provides appropriate encouragement, support, and interactions to assigned consumers and the consumers’ significant-others.
Maintains knowledge of and makes consumer referrals to community resources.
Provides general guidance, via telephone, to individuals who contact his/her program assignment regarding community resources.
Meets productivity standards as assigned.
Assists with documentation of services and activities provided according to corporate policies, procedures and guidelines.
Performs other duties or responsibilities as needed or assigned.
- Minimum Qualifications Must possess a High School Diploma or GED Must possess certification as a Peer Support Specialist Must have a valid driver’s license and insurable driving record. Must be cognizant of his/her function as a role model, have knowledge of social roles, and be appropriate in manner and appearance. Must have good problem solving skills, demonstrate good judgment, and have the ability to act appropriately and judiciously in a crisis situation. Must pass law enforcement and any other required background checks. Must meet any program-specific health status requirements (e.g. negative for TB). Must have “lived experience” and meet all other regulatory requirement for this position.
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