Mental Health Cooperative
Peer Support Specialist, Homeless Services (Nashville, TN)
Mental Health Cooperative, Nashville, Tennessee, United States, 37247
Ranked one of Tennessee's top places to work, MHC is a rare and special place where outstanding company culture is intentional. Where clients and associates are treated the same, as equals.
Mental Health Cooperative, Inc. (MHC) was formed in 1993 to serve individuals with severe and persistent mental illness. Since then, we have expanded our services to children and adolescents with severe emotional disorders across Middle and East Tennessee.
Our sole purpose is to support and treat those challenged with serious mental illness and poverty. Although based out of Nashville, we serve several communities across middle and East Tennessee with satellite offices in Antioch, Gallatin, Dickson, Columbia, Cleveland, Murfreesboro, Clarksville, Cookeville, Chattanooga, and Memphis.
If you are interested in joining a team that is caring, collaborative, innovative and energizing this might be a great place for you! To provide homeless individuals the support needed to obtain and maintain stable housing while in recovery from a mental illness, provide direct follow up with C's considered as high-utilizers, and connect C's to IHC and other various programs.
JOB TITLE:
Peer Support Specialist, Homeless Services (Nashville, TN)
SCHEDULE:
Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm
SALARY:
$19.79 (base pay) with additional incentive for language skills and behavioral health experience. Mileage reimbursement available.
JOB SUMMARY:
To provide homeless individuals the support needed to obtain and maintain stable housing while in recovery from a mental illness, provide direct follow up with C's considered as high-utilizers, and connect C's to IHC and other various programs.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Work with Consumers to reduce psychiatric symptoms and facilitate their ability to live in the least restrictive setting. Provide Consumer care and support, utilizing a time-limited model of support. Provide linkage and referrals to peer-facilitated groups and supports. Provide follow-up and contact with Consumers upon discharge to ensure discharge plan is working and assist Consumer if discharge plan is not working in order to develop alternative plans. Monitor Consumer's behavior, level of cooperation, and ability to remain safe in the community. Prepare and facilitate 1:1 or group discussions for Consumers experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness. Support Consumers in understanding their psychiatric diagnosis, treatment and medication. Re-engage or re-establish contact with Consumers who have not followed through on necessary services. Research and be familiar with available resources and share resources with Consumers and appropriate staff. Respond to Consumers in crisis situations as needed by providing support, collaborating with team members, and referring to crisis as needed. Support Consumers and Care Managers with discharge and treatment planning, including securing housing placements, and other treatment plan goals. Work cohesively with Care Managers in treatment planning and coordination. Ensure timely and appropriate documentation as required by the agency and program leadership. Document using the Homeless Management Information Systems (HMIS) and participate in monthly data entry meetings. Develop and maintain community and MHC inter-departmental relationship through prompt and courteous follow-up and communication. Attend and participate in staff meetings, training opportunities, team meetings, and community meetings as designated by supervisor or Program Manager. Attend monthly supervision meetings with direct supervisor, team lead and/or Program Manager. When appropriate, advocate for consumer needs. Transport consumers as needed. Participate in community coordinated events as appropriate. Attend annual PATH Network meeting. Provide direct collaboration between consumers and the following: Rep. Payee, Mobile Crisis, Clinic and Case Management to assure C's needs are being addressed REQUIREMENTS:
High school diploma or General Educations Degree (GED). Peer Recovery Specialist Training certification from Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services. Valid Tennessee Driver's License Acceptable Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) Acceptable Criminal Background Investigation Personal Automobile Insurance "F" Endorsement Cell Phone ABOUT YOU:
Actively engage consumers in need Communicate effectively with staff, supervisors, and consumers. Competence in motivational interviewing techniques Internal and external customer services indicative of mutual respect and trust Remain flexible and demonstrate positive attitude to respond to changing needs Consistently treat consumers and co-workers with respect. Maintain professional and ethical behavior at all times. REPORTING TO THIS POSITION:
None PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical demands: While performing duties of job, employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Work environment: The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. BENEFITS:
Mental Health Cooperative offers a full comprehensive benefit plan for you to participate in. The following products are available:
Medical Insurance/Prescription Drug Coverage Health Savings Account Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Basic Life and AD&D Insurance Short- & Long-Term Disability Supplemental Life Insurance Cancer Insurance Accident Insurance Critical Illness Insurance 403b - Retirement Plan Calm App for medication and mental health Gym membership discounts
Mental Health Cooperative embraces inclusion, diversity and equal opportunity. We're committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. Mental Health Cooperative is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.
Mental Health Cooperative, Inc. (MHC) was formed in 1993 to serve individuals with severe and persistent mental illness. Since then, we have expanded our services to children and adolescents with severe emotional disorders across Middle and East Tennessee.
Our sole purpose is to support and treat those challenged with serious mental illness and poverty. Although based out of Nashville, we serve several communities across middle and East Tennessee with satellite offices in Antioch, Gallatin, Dickson, Columbia, Cleveland, Murfreesboro, Clarksville, Cookeville, Chattanooga, and Memphis.
If you are interested in joining a team that is caring, collaborative, innovative and energizing this might be a great place for you! To provide homeless individuals the support needed to obtain and maintain stable housing while in recovery from a mental illness, provide direct follow up with C's considered as high-utilizers, and connect C's to IHC and other various programs.
JOB TITLE:
Peer Support Specialist, Homeless Services (Nashville, TN)
SCHEDULE:
Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm
SALARY:
$19.79 (base pay) with additional incentive for language skills and behavioral health experience. Mileage reimbursement available.
JOB SUMMARY:
To provide homeless individuals the support needed to obtain and maintain stable housing while in recovery from a mental illness, provide direct follow up with C's considered as high-utilizers, and connect C's to IHC and other various programs.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Work with Consumers to reduce psychiatric symptoms and facilitate their ability to live in the least restrictive setting. Provide Consumer care and support, utilizing a time-limited model of support. Provide linkage and referrals to peer-facilitated groups and supports. Provide follow-up and contact with Consumers upon discharge to ensure discharge plan is working and assist Consumer if discharge plan is not working in order to develop alternative plans. Monitor Consumer's behavior, level of cooperation, and ability to remain safe in the community. Prepare and facilitate 1:1 or group discussions for Consumers experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness. Support Consumers in understanding their psychiatric diagnosis, treatment and medication. Re-engage or re-establish contact with Consumers who have not followed through on necessary services. Research and be familiar with available resources and share resources with Consumers and appropriate staff. Respond to Consumers in crisis situations as needed by providing support, collaborating with team members, and referring to crisis as needed. Support Consumers and Care Managers with discharge and treatment planning, including securing housing placements, and other treatment plan goals. Work cohesively with Care Managers in treatment planning and coordination. Ensure timely and appropriate documentation as required by the agency and program leadership. Document using the Homeless Management Information Systems (HMIS) and participate in monthly data entry meetings. Develop and maintain community and MHC inter-departmental relationship through prompt and courteous follow-up and communication. Attend and participate in staff meetings, training opportunities, team meetings, and community meetings as designated by supervisor or Program Manager. Attend monthly supervision meetings with direct supervisor, team lead and/or Program Manager. When appropriate, advocate for consumer needs. Transport consumers as needed. Participate in community coordinated events as appropriate. Attend annual PATH Network meeting. Provide direct collaboration between consumers and the following: Rep. Payee, Mobile Crisis, Clinic and Case Management to assure C's needs are being addressed REQUIREMENTS:
High school diploma or General Educations Degree (GED). Peer Recovery Specialist Training certification from Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services. Valid Tennessee Driver's License Acceptable Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) Acceptable Criminal Background Investigation Personal Automobile Insurance "F" Endorsement Cell Phone ABOUT YOU:
Actively engage consumers in need Communicate effectively with staff, supervisors, and consumers. Competence in motivational interviewing techniques Internal and external customer services indicative of mutual respect and trust Remain flexible and demonstrate positive attitude to respond to changing needs Consistently treat consumers and co-workers with respect. Maintain professional and ethical behavior at all times. REPORTING TO THIS POSITION:
None PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical demands: While performing duties of job, employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Work environment: The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. BENEFITS:
Mental Health Cooperative offers a full comprehensive benefit plan for you to participate in. The following products are available:
Medical Insurance/Prescription Drug Coverage Health Savings Account Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Basic Life and AD&D Insurance Short- & Long-Term Disability Supplemental Life Insurance Cancer Insurance Accident Insurance Critical Illness Insurance 403b - Retirement Plan Calm App for medication and mental health Gym membership discounts
Mental Health Cooperative embraces inclusion, diversity and equal opportunity. We're committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. Mental Health Cooperative is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.