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Peer Support Specialist

BayMark Health Services Careers, Visalia, California, United States

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Description Certified Peer Support Specialist, SOR

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Grant

The Certified Peer Support Specialist will follow best practices to provide peer support services as part of a multi-disciplinary team to persons with mental illness and/or substance abuse problems.

The Peer support Specialist by definition is a person in recovery who will utilize her/his personal recovery experience to instill a sense of hope and optimism for persons in recovery.

The Peer Support Specialist will

demonstrate

a personal belief in recovery and a sincere interest in the welfare of persons in recovery. The Peer Support Specialist will

demonstrate

the ability to engage and serve the consumers enrolled, contribute to the overall success of the consumer’s recovery

process

and carry out duties with flexibility and

an individual

focus. The Peer Support Specialist will promote and contribute to the development of a culture of recovery and empowerment within and outside of the treatment center and will uphold the integrity of program goals. In

addition

the Peer Support Specialist will complete detailed and

accurate

case notes and other reports to document program measures.

The Peer Support Specialist will conduct community outreach, education and referrals in order to increase awareness and understanding of and enrollment in medication assisted treatment for opioid use disorder.

The Peer Support Specialist will also

assist

persons enrolled in MAT to realize their personal goals in treatment, employment,

education

and all other life changing opportunities. The Peer Support Specialist will report directly to the Treatment Center Director on all matters pertinent to the successful obtainment of program goals and standards.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Act as an integral member of BAART Programs and the MedMark Treatment Centers Team. Provide a role model for person’s enrolled and/or seeking recovery and treatment services, other staff members, and service providers in the treatment process. Share

personal experiences

of recovery to build a sense of hope in the recovery and supportive services. Assist

in the development of a culture of recovery and peer support by engaging in and supporting peer relationships. Engage appropriately with community representatives and resources, referrers, consumers in need of BAART Programs or MedMark services and persons enrolled to support them in

identifying

strengths, existing supports, and community resources. Support those enrolled in obtaining individualized goals through building and

strengthening of

linkages with community resources and family members. Work cooperatively with Treatment Center staff in support of patient treatment planning. Collect data and provide feedback on goal attainment and other supportive service linkage success to primary supervisor. As directed by the Supervisor, network with Mental Health, Substance Abuse, Housing, Case Management, Vocational Support, and other supportive service agencies and organizations, to increase understanding of and enrollment in medication

assisted

treatment for opioid use disorder. Ability to handle stressful situations and interact with others. Must be present during working hours at the office or in the community for

in person

meetings and access to a computer without violating company policy. Refer and

assist

clients in obtaining necessary supportive services. Collect data and report on client follow-up and retention success measures. Attend meetings, training functions and other official Peer Support functions as

required

. Safeguard confidential information. Comply with

Treatment center policies. Comply with

applicable local, state, and federal licensing Project a positive image of the Treatment center and its programs to the community, and the Treatment center clients. Perform other Peer related duties as assigned. Other duties, as assigned Qualifications:

Minimum age requirement of 18. High School Diploma or equivalent. Be certified as a peer specialist or be willing to take an

80 hour

course and receive certification. Knowledge of support systems and community resources available to patients and their significant others, with the ability

assist

patients in the development and implementation of their treatment plan. Act as an integral member of the BAART Program/MedMark Treatment Center team. Engage appropriately with community representatives and resources, referrers, consumers in need of BAART Programs/MedMark services and active patients enrolled to support them in

identifying

strengths, existing supports, and

community resources, with the ability to develop and

maintain

effective and ethical therapeutic relationships with individuals and groups. Assist

in the development of a culture of recovery and peer support by engaging in and supporting peer relationships, with the ability to work with a culturally diverse population. Ability to accurately document information, with knowledge of computers, word processing and data processing software. Ensures that federal regulations on privacy, confidentiality, and patients’ rights are enforced (42 C.F.R., Part 2, and HIPAA). Ability to carry out duties with moderate supervision. Exhibits excellent written and oral communication,

documentation

and computer skills. Compliance with accepted professional standards and practices Initiative to take charge of unforeseen situations, solve problems and adjust to schedule changes Certified Peer Support Specialist SOR3 Job Description Page 3 Satisfactory references from employers and/or professional peers Satisfactory criminal background check Satisfactory drug screen Salary Range:

The salary range for this position is $

19.57

to $21.

57

an hour.

The salary of the candidate(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, experience, education,

specialty

and training.

Qualified Part-Time Employees receive:

401K Retirement Plan Accrued Sick Time Candidate Referral Program Bereavement Leave Jury Duty & Witness Duty Leave BayMark University Learning

Total compensation goes beyond the value on the paycheck. Please consider the total compensation package by contacting us at BayMark Health Services for more information.

Here is what you can expect from us:

BAART

a progressive substance abuse treatment

organization

is committed to the highest quality of patient care in a comfortable outpatient clinic setting.

Our ultimate goal is to address the physical, emotional, and mental aspects of opioid use disorder to help each of our patients achieve long-term recovery and an improved quality of life.

BAART

is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all Federal, State and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, natural origin, ethnicity, religion, gender, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, genetic disposition, disability or veteran’s status or any other classification protected by State/Federal laws.

*SOR

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Grant projected end date September 30, 202

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