A Patient Advocate or Navigator provides direct assistance to patients at a health care or long term care facility. Guides patients in understanding their options and making important decisions about their treatment plans and medical costs; provides emotional support; and serves as a liaison with health care providers.
Certified Peer Support Specialist Veterans Integration Centers Albuquerque, NM Job Details Full-time $40,000 - $45,000 a year 14 hours ago Benefits 403(b) matching Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Life insurance Qualifications Teamwork Experience working with the veteran population Employee relationship building Windows Outpatient experience High school diploma or GED Experience working with individuals experiencing homelessness Desktop applications Working with individuals with mental health conditions Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) Productivity software Sharing personal recovery experiences Experience working with individuals from underserved communities Full Job Description
JOB SUMMARY
The Certified Peer Support Specialist first and foremost uses their personal experiences to develop meaningful and trusting relationships with Veterans, acting as a mentor. As someone who successfully managed their own recovery and struggles, the Certified Peer Support Specialist provides Veterans an example of what they can strive to achieve. They work to build a community of both Veterans and staff that are supportive and conducive to growth and collaborative problem-solving. They assist in the creation and implementation of social activities and help create a positive environment for each Veteran to develop effective networks of informal support groups that can last beyond their time in the program. Certified Peer Support Specialists connect with various community organizations and resources to provide additional support for Veterans, particularly as they transition from transitional living and into permanent housing options. This can include assisting case management teams locating healthcare, housing, job assistance, and additional treatment services, as well as support in finding or re-integrating with friends, family, and outside communities. They are highly compassionate individuals who have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and can relate to the most difficult personalities. It is crucial to their role that they be capable of building trust and forming impactful relationships by using their first-hand experience to connect more deeply with the Veteran.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Assist Veterans in developing empowerment skills and combating stigma through self-advocacy Assist Veterans in establishing and sustaining self-help (mutual support) groups, as well as means of locating and joining existing groups in the community Serve as a mentor and role model demonstrating competency in recovery, effective coping skills andself-help strategies As a consumer advocate, provide consumer information and provide support for Veterans duringemergencies as well as in outpatient, inpatient and mental health diversion settings Utilize and teach problem solving techniques to Veterans; discussions will be utilized where clientswill share common problems in daily living and methods they have employed to manage and cope Ability to publically acknowledge and share personal recovery experiences and provide support toother persons-in-recovery Establish and maintain professional relationships with clients, co-workers, supervisors, familymembers and the general public Develop community service opportunities and job options for Veterans enrolled in programs Work independently, and as a team, to achieve programmatic goals and objectives Evening, weekends, and shift-work may be required (with advance notice) Perform other related duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications High School Diploma or GED Three (3) or more years of experience working with vulnerable populations Personal experience relevant to the services provided Proficiency using MS Office and Windows OS State or national certification in Peer Support and/or Peer Recovery •Experience may be substitute in lieu of educational requirements
Pay:
$40,000.00 - $45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
403(b) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance
