Job description

LIFE MANAGEMENT CENTER OF NORTHWEST FLORIDA, INC.

JOB DESCRIPTION

DATE ESTABLISHED: 09/16/06

DATE AMENDED: 09/26/2022

TITLE OF POSITION: Recovery Peer Specialist

POSITION NUMBER: 20-20

PROGRAM: Family Services

COMPONENT: Community Action Team

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: High-school Diploma or General Equivalency Degree and “lived experience” in at least one of the following areas:

· As an adult who has been in recovery for a minimum of 2 years from a substance use or mental health condition

· As a family member or caregiver to another individual who has or is in recovery from a substance use or mental health condition

· As a veteran of the armed forces who has been in recovery for a minimum of 2 years from a substance use or mental health condition

Additionally, 500 hours of supervised work and/or volunteer experience providing peer-to-peer recovery support services in any of the following domains (may be obtained post hire)

• Advocacy
• Mentoring
• Recovery Support

40 hours of content specific training as required by the Florida Certification Board for Certified Recovery Peer Specialists (may be obtained post hire but within one year)

Must have a valid Florida driver’s license and meet all Center requirements for vehicle operations and transportation of persons in Center and non-Center vehicles. Completion of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Basic First Aid training (within six months of hiring). Completion of four hours of HIV/AIDS education (within 30 days of hiring) and two hours of HIV/AIDS information (biannually). Successful completion of CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) training (within six months of hiring) if hired in Crisis Stabilization Unit or with Mobile Response Team.

Compliance with minimum standards for screening of mental health personnel as contained in F.S. 394.4572.

SUPERVISOR: Component Director

POSITIONS SUPERVISED: None

WAGE AND HOUR STATUS: NON-EXEMPT

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES[1]:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (Essential functions of this position are listed below. The position also includes additional functions as needed and/or assigned by supervisor.)

1. Provide peer counseling and support, drawing on common experiences as a peer, to validate individuals' experiences and to provide guidance and encouragement.

2. Serve as a mentor to promote hope and empowerment.

Act as an interpreter to help non-mental health consumer team members better understand and empathize with each person's unique and subjective experience and

perceptions.

Provide expertise and consultation from a peer perspective to the entire team concerning the person's experiences with symptoms of mental illness, the effects and side-effects of medications, response to and opinions of treatment, and experiences of recovery.

Collaborate with the team to promote a team culture in which each person's point of view, experiences, and preferences are recognized, understood, and respected, and in which self-determination and decision-making in treatment planning are maximized and supported.

Help family members and consumers of mental health services to identify, understand, and combat stigma and discrimination associated with mental illness and develop strategies to reduce self-stigma.

Help other team members identify and understand culture-wide stigma and discrimination against people with mental illness and develop strategies to eliminate stigma within the team.

8. Collaborate with the team to ensure the protection of rights in order to help individuals understand their rights and grievances or complaint procedures.

9. Increase awareness of and support participation in consumer self-help programs and consumer advocacy organizations that promote recovery.

10. Serve as the liaison between the team and consumer-run programs such as self-help groups or support groups.

11. Assist in the provision of ongoing assessment of individual and family functioning and response to services. Provide input to the treatment team to effect appropriate planning changes that ensure immediate and appropriate interventions are provided in response to changes in the person/family status or functioning, or family issues which place the persons or family at risk (e.g., suicidality).

12. Perform mentoring, problem solving, encouragement and support.

13. Provide work-related supportive services such as assistance securing necessary clothing and grooming supplies, wake-up calls, and transportation.

14. Provide ongoing assessment, problem solving, side-by-side services, skill teaching, support (prompts, assignments, encouragement), and environmental adaptations to assist with activities of daily living.

15. Assist with the location of a safe and affordable place to live. This may include looking for housing, landlord negotiations, cleaning, furnishing, and decorating, and procuring necessities (telephone, furniture, utility hook up).

16. Provide side-by-side support, coaching and encouragement for socialization (going to community activities, including activities offered by consumer-run peer support organizations).

17. Help plan and carry out leisure time activities on evenings, weekends, and holidays.

18. Organize and lead individual and group social and recreational activities to help persons structure their time, increase social experiences, and provide opportunities to practice social skills.

Provide practical help and supports, mentoring, advocacy, coordination, side-by-side individualized support, problem solving, direct assistance and supervision to help persons obtain the necessities of daily living including:

• medical and dental health care;

• legal and advocacy services;

• financial support such as entitlements; housing subsidies; money-management services;

• household maintenance/management;

• clothing and personal hygiene;

• proper nutrition and meal management;

• transportation.

20. According to program requirements:

• Assist in the provision of direct clinical services to clients on an individual, group, and family basis in the office and in community settings to teach symptom-management techniques and promote personal growth and development by assisting persons served to cope with internal and external stresses.

• Assist in the provision of individual and group treatment in the office and in community settings in a stage-based treatment model that is non-confrontational, considers interactions of mental illness and substance abuse, and has client-determined goals.

OTHER ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Travel required between multiple service sites, to the homes or residences of persons served, and within the community.

2. Perform away-from-center intervention activities.

3. When no other alternatives are available, transport individuals in personal or Center vehicles.

4. Peer is expected to provide and document 105 hours of service each month.

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LIFE MANAGEMENT CENTER OF NORTHWEST FLORIDA, INC.
JOB DESCRIPTION

DATE ESTABLISHED; 09/05/2018 DATE REVIEWED: 02/05/2020

DATE REVISED: 02/05/2020 DATE APPROVED: 02/05/2020

TITLE OF POSITION: Children’s Community Action Team (CAT) Case Manager

POSITION NUMBER: 23-08

PROGRAM: Bay Child

COMPONENT: Children’s Community Action Team

MINIMUM TRAINING, CREDENTIALS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Minimum of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited university, with major course work in the areas of psychology, social work, health education or a related human services field and a minimum of one year of full time or equivalent experience working with children who have serious emotional disturbance, or a minimum of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited university and at least three years full-time or equivalent experience in working with children who have serious emotional disturbance. Must have a valid Florida driver’s license and meet all Center requirements for vehicle operations and transportation of clients in Center and non-Center vehicles.

Completion of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Basic First Aid training (within six months of hiring). Completion of Substance and Mental Health (Florida Department of Children and
Families) ADM approved case management training (within six months of hiring).

Compliance with minimum standards for screening of mental health personnel as contained in F.S.
394.4572.

SUPERVISOR: CAT Team Leader

POSITIONS SUPERVISED: None

WAGE AND HOUR STATUS: Non-exempt: X

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: *

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (Essential functions of this position are listed below. The position also includes additional functions as needed and/or assigned by supervisor.)

1. Complete comprehensive assessment of individual youth strengths and needs. Include review of family factors important to successful youth functioning.

2. Complete service plans and reviews that address both youth and family factors. Assist with the implementation of the service plan with emphasis on helping family members achieve autonomy in meeting youth and family needs.

*Expectations regarding quality and quantity of work are further delineated in the criteria-based performance appraisal.

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3. Assist families with establishing a natural support system that provides ongoing support during and post program participation.

4. Facilitate service access and provide linkage and coordination.

5. Monitor service delivery, provide continuing assessment of youth/family needs and update service plans as needs evolve.

6. With other team members, provide support and education to family members to help them become knowledgeable about mental illness, collaborate in the treatment process, and assist in their family member’s progress.

7. Participate in the development of the comprehensive treatment plan for each person served at treatment planning meetings.

8. Regularly attend organizational staff meetings to assess client status and progress, to coordinate treatment activities, and to develop treatment solutions to problems other staffs are having.

9. Participate in staff training regarding skill development basic to the treatment of youth with Severe Emotional Disturbance and young adults with Severe and Persistent Mental
Illness.

OTHER ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Travel required between clinics and other sites including homes, schools and community locations where clients are served.

2. Maintain after hours’ availability as required by the needs of the clients and as directed by the Team Leader.

• Physical & Other Requirements:

Activity Expectation

Standing Minimal Moderate Frequent

Sitting Minimal Moderate Frequent

Driving vehicles Minimal Moderate Frequent

Lifting and/or Carrying Minimal Moderate Frequent

Bending and/or Stooping Minimal Moderate Frequent

Climbing Stairs and/or Ladders Minimal Moderate Frequent

Walking or Moving (between offices, other facilities, etc.) Minimal Moderate Frequent

Other (lift above waist/reaching etc., please explain)
N/A Minimal Moderate Frequent

Speaking: Yes No
Hearing: Yes No
Reading Comprehension: Yes No

*Expectations regarding quality and quantity of work are further delineated in the criteria-based performance appraisal.

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Repetitive motion with hands, wrists, arms Yes No

(e.g keyboard, typing, handwriting, etc.)

Ability to lift and carry up to 10 pounds. Yes No

Ability to handle stressful situations: Minimal Moderate Frequent

Infrequent Occasional Frequent N/A*

Travel Same Day

Travel Overnight

Overtime (Non-Exempt only)

Holidays/Weekends

Shift Work (PMs/Midnights)

Copy received by:

_____________________________________ Date: ___________________________

*Expectations regarding quality and quantity of work are further delineated in the criteria-based performance appraisal.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Panama City, FL 32405: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Work Location: In person

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