JOB SUMMARY
To reduce instances of re-hospitalization among peers being discharged from inpatient settings by providing transitional mental health peer support and increased engagement with community based services and natural supports.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- With the mobile crisis team: shall attend hospital discharge planning meetings to assist in coordinating support for the Clients.
- Assist clients in transitioning from inpatient to community based settings via provision of peer support interventions, crisis intervention and community integration.
- Work in conjunction with a clinical team to provide crisis intervention services during non-traditional work hours.
- Provide peer support to help Clients adjust to their issues and community.
- Refer Clients to other governmental and non-governmental agencies.
- Coordinate various activity and support programs with other social agencies.
- Compile and assist with record keeping.
- Collect and maintain appropriate data from various sources such as professional staff and Client's families to establish an overall approach to the solution of Client's issues.
- Complete documentation in a timely manner as outlined in the DCS Policy and Procedure and in keeping in funder requirements.
- Assist in maintaining and reporting statistical data necessary for program evaluation.
- Maintain information on community and health resources which can be utilized during the Client's care.
- Participate in the process of transferring Clients to other levels of treatment as appropriate.
- Be responsible to comply with all funding source regulations, for creating a safe environment, and to report any unsafe situations to their immediate supervisor.
- Must be enthusiastic about promoting the mission of the CCA and Recovery Options; willing to work towards the good of the entire agency, and to act as an ambassador throughout the community.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Performs other duties as assigned.
COMPLEXITY OF WORK AND DECISION MAKING:
Works in accordance with clearly defined policies and regulations which may require some independent judgment, initiative, creativity and the ability to deal with complex situations and making of decisions based on conclusions for which there may be little precedent.
AUTONOMY AND ACCOUNTABILITY:
Works from general objectives (such as governmental and agency compliance standards) and broad and varying policies, procedures, rules or precedents with significant functional guidance. Refers specific cases to supervisor for clarification or interpretation. Review by supervisor focuses on achievement of the objective and not necessarily on the means, except when required to ensure compliance with regulations.
TECHNOLOGY, EQUIPMENT OR TOOLS:
Microsoft Office skills including Excel, Word and Outlook. Evidence of skills demonstrated by the ability to perform all of the basic functions within each program; including but not limited to maintaining a calendar, sending e-mail, creating letters as well as the ability to create and edit workbooks and maintain electronic medical records. General office equipment is used including fax machine, computer and phone system.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work follows established practices and operating procedures with some latitude for independent judgment. Maintains strict visual contact with work 100% of the time. May occasionally lift up to 25 lbs. without mechanical assistance. Work involves sitting, standing, driving, and ambulating from task to task. The noise level in the work environment is usually light.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
Completion of a peer advocacy training program or related certification is preferred. Academy of Peer Services Certification must be completed within the employees first (3) three months in this position if the employee is not currently certified.
Must have a valid Class D Driver License, reliable transportation and adequate automobile insurance.
Must have had active participation in mental health self-help activities, peer support or peer advocacy programs or recipient-run organizations or similar experiences or programs.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with staff, management, and the general public
Must possess advocacy skills; attention to detail; effective communication, writing and documentation skills.
Ability to take direction and follow-through on assignments both independently and with limited supervision.
Must have an understanding and working knowledge of confidentiality laws regarding recipient's records and personal/health information.
Ability to demonstrate understanding of community services.
Must be proficient in MS Word/Excel, data entry, internet and e-mail.
Wage Range: $17.00 to $20.00
The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) prohibits discrimination by employers, in compensation and employment opportunities, against qualified individuals with disabilities who, with our without reasonable accommodation, can perform the essential functions of a job. A function may be essential for any of several reasons, including: the job exists to perform that function, the employee holding the job was hired for his/her expertise in performing the function, or only a limited number of employees are available to perform that function.
Recovery Options Made Easy, is committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. Recovery Options Made Easy, will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and feel you need a reasonable accommodation pursuant to the ADA, please contact Colleen Hutchinson at Recovery Options Made Easy.
