JOB PURPOSE AND REPORTING STRUCTURE: Under the direction of the CCM/TCM Program Manager, the Peer Support Specialist assists chronically mentally ill clients to live independently in the community, in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
The Peer Support specialist will be an integral team member and support to the Case Manager or Care Coordinator. The Case manager or Care Coordinator is responsible for such duties as: finding housing, medical and mental health assistance, obtaining legal assistance and benefits, medication management, finding employment, training and education, financial management and budgeting, ADL assistance, development of social support systems, AODA services and support, etc. The Peer Support Specialist will assist in this process by carrying out specifically assigned duties and by following the IRP or crisis plan when delivering services to the consumer.
Organize resource book for assisting in referring clients to needed services.
QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: The Peer Support Specialist must complete approved training and pass the certification examination or be scheduled for the certification examination within six (6) months of hire. The Peer Support Specialist is required to complete continuing education hours (CEH) based upon the program's core competencies in order to maintain his/her certification.
Considerations & Statement
Outreach Community Health Centers requires employees in certain departments to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, MMR, Varicella and Influenza.
Outreach Community Health Centers welcomes all
Outreach Community Health Centers, Inc. is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, or protected veteran status.