Peer Support Specialist

Full Time
Lumberton, NC
Posted
Job description
Coastal Southeastern United Care / Broadstep Behavioral Health, Inc.
“Where positive opportunities can find you”
Are you interested in making an impact in the lives of individuals by supporting those with behavioral, emotional, or medical complexities?
Broadstep Behavioral Health is seeking a peer support specialist to join our team.

Responsibilities include:
  • Provide services based on the principles of wellness self-management, personal recovery, natural supports, coping skills, and self-advocacy skills, and development of independent living skills for housing, employment, and full community inclusion.
  • Assist clients with self-determination and decision-making.
  • Teach functional skills (managing meds, finances, health care, resources, daily living, etc).
  • Model recovery values, attitudes, beliefs, and personal action to encourage wellness.
  • Teach and promote self-advocacy and empower clients to use their legal rights.
  • Assist the consumer with development, modification and use of the crisis plan, advanced directives, and provide relapse prevention support.
  • Supports the consumer to maintain stable housing, improve housing situation, and enhance independent living skills.
  • Assists the client in gaining information about going back to school or job training.
  • Develop and implement a Mental Health Wellness Recovery Action Plan.
  • Provide linkage to community resources.
  • Provide case management services.
  • Utilize her or his personal recovery experience to instill a sense of hope and optimism for persons in recovery.
  • Demonstrate a personal belief in recovery, supported employment best practices, and a sincere interest in the welfare of persons in recovery.
  • Demonstrate the ability to engage and serve the consumers enrolled, contribute to the overall success of the rehabilitative process, and carry out duties with flexibility and an individual focus.
  • Promote and contribute to the development of a culture of recovery and empowerment within and outside of the CSEUC and will uphold the integrity of program goals.
  • Report directly to the Qualified Professional on all matters pertinent to the successful obtainment of program goals and standards.
  • Ensure timely completion of documentation of PSS services in accordance with Clinical Coverage Policy 8A and other related regulatory requirements set forth by the LME.
  • Maintain client confidentiality in adherence to HIPPA regulations.
  • Complete in a timely manner, accurate clinical documentation of all services, interventions and client related activities. Maintain this documentation in accordance with standards of CSEUC.
  • Cooperatively and actively participate in all assigned staff and supervisory meetings as well as in service trainings and staff development activities.
  • Work with supervisor to self-identify training and supervision needs, and ensure services to clients are provided only within the scope of current expertise and abilities
  • Cooperatively performs other job duties as assigned to support the provision of quality services to consumers; remain available to team members in crisis situations; and support the CSEUC’s
  • Must have a valid supervision plan with each Peer Support Team member at least yearly.
  • Must complete individual or group supervision with Peer Support Team members at least monthly.
MUST HAVE ACTIVE NC PSS CERTIFICATION in order to be eligible for this position

What we offer you:
  • Full compensation/benefits package including 401(k).
  • A rewarding work environment with some of the best co-workers you could ask for.
  • Paid Time Off including Vacation, Sick, Personal, Holiday pay, etc.
  • Job training, career development, and advancement opportunities.
  • Competitive salary
  • Mileage reimbursement
  • Cell phone reimbursement
  • Affordable Major Medical (1/2 paid by employer)
  • Access to dental and vision plans

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