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Red Rock BHS

Family Peer Level I

Red Rock BHS, Shawnee, Oklahoma, us, 74802

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Red Rock Behavioral Health Services Summary

Ensure that appropriate linkage to Individual and Family Support Services are facilitated to assist the children enrolled in the Health Team. With the agreement of the family, serves as an organizer, information source, guide, advocate and facilitator for the family by helping them to assess strengths and needs, identifies treatment goals and needed services, and navigate the treatment system. The Family Peer will emphasize the use of informal, natural community supports as a primary strategy to assist health home enrollees and families. Family Peers interact regularly with other staff, including the Health Team, and treatment providers to assess and treat individuals with mental, emotional, or substance abuse problems, including abuse of alcohol tobacco, and/or other drugs. Activities may include crisis intervention under the clinical supervision of staff with professional degrees, client advocacy, prevention and education. Summary

Ensure that appropriate linkage to Individual and Family Support Services are facilitated to assist the children enrolled in the Health Team. With the agreement of the family, serves as an organizer, information source, guide, advocate and facilitator for the family by helping them to assess strengths and needs, identifies treatment goals and needed services, and navigate the treatment system. The Family Peer will emphasize the use of informal, natural community supports as a primary strategy to assist health home enrollees and families. Family Peers interact regularly with other staff, including the Health Team, and treatment providers to assess and treat individuals with mental, emotional, or substance abuse problems, including abuse of alcohol tobacco, and/or other drugs. Activities may include crisis intervention under the clinical supervision of staff with professional degrees, client advocacy, prevention and education.

Essential Functions And Responsibilities

Acts as a liaison for the family between Department of Human Services (DHS), courts, hospitals, schools and other community agencies to which the family needs access Provides liaison functions between the Health Team and other community services and groups Transports families and children to various locations Organizes and generates parent/youth support groups, while encouraging parent/youth participation Attends any scheduled meetings that are required Acts as a role model in relationships with clients and their families Completes paperwork to document activities and observations in a timely manner Participates in group outings as needed and assures safety for clients and their families Maintains core competencies in relation to working with co-occurring disorders through continuing education and implementing skills into all aspects of treatment Maintains effective working relationships and strategic alliances with consumers, other staff, the community and other non-profit organizations Builds rapport and working partnerships with relevant local, state, and federal government agencies Promotes community education projects to help increase awareness of Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) & Acute Mental Health Crises Supports and assists with the facilitation of Care Plans for consumers within the Red Rock Health Team Performs other duties as required

Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent Must have lived experience as a caregiver of a child, youth, or young adult who has mental health or behavioral health challenges Effective verbal and written communication skills Must have a valid Oklahoma Driver's License Must have reliable transportation and proof of insurance Must complete the following at the start of employment: Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (ODMHSAS) Wrap 101 Training Previous experience in the mental health environment preferred Bilingual preferred Commitment to the mission of Red Rock BHS

Physical Requirements

Must have the ability to stand or sit for long periods of time Must have the ability to lift, push, or pull a minimum of 25 pounds Ability to travel locally approximately 95% of the time Ability to use telephone, PC, fax machine, copy machine, and printer

HOW WE TAKE CARE OF YOU!

We pay a generous portion of your Health Insurance Low-cost Dental and Vision Insurance Retirement Plan with employer contributions equal to 5% of annual salary Student Loan Repayment Options No Cost Employee Assistance Plan 3 Weeks Paid Time-Off (increases annually between years 2-10) 9 Paid Holidays 1 Floating Holiday to use at your discretion. 4 Rest and Relaxation Days 3 days of Education Leave 4 hours of Volunteer Leave Eligible for Pay Increases and Bonuses Annually Employer Paid Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals With Disabilities

Red Rock Behavioral Health Services does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, age, marital/familial status, sexual orientation, or disability.

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