The CBHC Certified Peer Specialist uses their lived, personal experience with mental health and/or substance abuse to advocate, share resources, mentor, and set goals with clients. The purpose of this role is to assist with improving the overall functioning of the individual and/or family by addressing their emotional and behavioral needs. This individual provides access to same-day or next-day services. The CBHC Certified Peer Specialist provides consistent, high-quality care and support through an array of evidence-based, culturally competent, person and family-centered treatment.
SCHEDULE: MONDAY - FRIDAY / 11AM-7PM (FULL-TIME 40 HOURS)
Child and Family Services recognizes the power in Diversity and believes that Equity is a Human Right.
$1 per hour Language Differential! (eligible languages include: Cape Verdean Creole, Haitian Creole, Portuguese, Spanish or ASL)
Child & Family Services carefully considers a wide range of factors when determining compensation including, but not limited to, prior experience, education, certification(s), license(s), skills and expertise, location, internal equity and other factors that are job related and consistent with business need. Our goal is to support, reward and compensate the entire individual. Depending on role eligibility, your offer may include a bonus or other incentives. Therefore, final offer amounts may vary from the amount stated.
Job Responsibilities & Essential Functions
Provide a safe, welcoming, and clean environment for our clients and families
Provide trauma-informed, recovery-oriented, person-centered care based on the unique needs of clients
Participate in our Triage, Screening & Intake process with clients to ensure fidelity of same day access to services, including the completion of necessary documentation
Assist clients and families with exploring and identifying areas of need, including housing, insurance, food assistance, educational, career, and other case management related needs
Assist with the facilitation of our CBHC’s family and peer support services by sharing lived experience, strengths, and hope through individual, family, or group services as appropriate
Provide clients and families with advocacy, coaching, training, support, and psychoeducation
Complete internal and external referrals with clients based on their individualized needs, including links to peer/parent support and self-help groups, community resources, and pro-social activities
Assist our clients and families with navigating systems within schools & community as appropriate
Complete internal and external referrals with clients based on their individualized needs
Support transitions of care and engage in effective coordination of care across health and behavioral health services to facilitate wellness and recovery of the whole person, including outreach and engagement, and after-care planning
Utilize evidence-based interventions, including motivational interviewing skills to empower clients and develop person-centered service plans as appropriate
Provide crisis intervention and coordinate with Emergency Services as appropriate
Serve as a community educator by providing psychoeducation to relevant community providers
Maintain record-keeping as required by CFS, funding sources, and accreditation authorities
Participate in all supervision and training activities as required by CFS, funding sources, and accreditation authorities
Keep Evolv Calendar up to date to support implementation of Centralized Scheduling
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Required Education and Experience
Must be Certified has a Peer Specialist or close to completing the certification process. High School Diploma or equivalent. This individual must also have lived experience with a mental health condition, emotional distress or trauma resulting in significant life disruption and be willing to share aspects of that experience as part of their work as a CPS.
Cultural Competency Qualifications:
Awareness of personal attitudes, beliefs, biases, and assumptions about others
Knowledge of the various dimensions of diversity, including gender, race, and ethnicity
Acknowledging that people from other cultural groups may not share the same beliefs and practices or perceive experiences in the same way
Cultural knowledge of key populations that will be served to address disparities in service delivery
Demonstrates positive attitudes towards cultural differences by showing respect and openness towards people whose social and cultural background is different from one's own
Demonstrates skills for communication and interaction across cultures, including the ability to recognize and manage personal behaviors, moods, and impulses to create an inclusive, equitable, and welcoming climate within the agency
Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation that meets CFS Driver Policy. Travel is required to provide services in different settings and to attend agency meetings, events, and trainings
Benefit eligible at 20+ hours per week
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2 weeks’ vacation accrued over 1st year, 3 weeks after 3 years, 4 weeks after 5 years and 5 weeks after 20 years
12 Sick Days, 10 Paid Holidays, and 2 Personal Days per year
Tuition reimbursement – Up to $1,500 per calendar year
Professional Licensure reimbursement (LICSW, LMHC)
Flexible spending accounts – save on medical expenses and dependent care!
401K – CFS matches first 1% at 100%; 2%-6% of annual earnings are matched at 50%
100% Employer paid Life Insurance
100% Employer paid Long Term Disability and AD&D
24-hour travel assistance, mileage reimbursement, discounted Healthtrax gym membership, and employee appreciation events!
Child and Family Services, Inc. values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages applicants from the BIPOC, LGBTQ+, AAPI, Hispanic, Latinx and Veteran communities to apply for employment. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, gender, sex,( including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy) disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
