Peer Support Specialist

Job Summary

• Maintain a professional demeanor and image in all situations, including but not limited to person served and staff relationships, verbal communications, and attire (please see Employee Handbook)
• Serve as a role model by consistently conducting him/herself professionally and ethically in all situations, including but not limited to promptness in completing assignments, verbal/non-verbal communications, maintaining professional boundaries, representing the Agency with a professional image, complying with Federal Anti-Kickback Laws, and not engaging in or coercing others to engage in any fraudulent behavior.

• Maintain therapeutic boundaries with consumers, families, and guardians.
• Be familiar with HIPPA regarding the confidentiality of information specific to persons served.
• Have an understanding of Client Rights
• Have an understanding of person-served abuse, neglect, and exploitation rules
• Develop and consistently demonstrate an understanding of the persons served their likes, dislikes, behaviors, desired life outcomes, visions for the future, and their PCPs
• Have or develop a basic understanding of mental health-related symptomology
• Have or develop an understanding of the medications that the persons served may be taking, their purpose, and side effects
• Have or develop a working knowledge of therapeutic interventions to assist persons served in effectively monitoring and dealing with their emotions and behaviors
• Consistently practice appropriate service records documentation, pursuant to State, Federal, and Agency Policies and Procedures
• Provide support services as scheduled, showing up on-time and working on person centered goals for the duration of the time allotted
• Serve as a valued member of a person-focused team to support the individuals we serve
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues and persons served
• Express ideas clearly, both verbally and written
• Ability to plan and execute work effectively
• Be aware of expiration dates and maintain current training and recertification requirements.
• Attend and participate in all team meetings, committees, and audits as requested.

Qualification:

• Must meet Qualified, Associate, or Paraprofessional Status as defined by 10A

NCAC 27G.0104

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Must be certified or working against certification as a peer supporter by UNC-CH.
• Paid experience working with the population served is preferred but not required for peer support staff.
• Lived personal experience with mental health issues or substance abuse, have been managing their own recovery and who are willing to bring that experience to their role.
• Demonstrate knowledge of advocacy, self-help, and empowerment programs for recipients of mental health services and the ability to convey a message of hope and recovery for people with mental illness and substance abuse.
• Must complete agency defined trainings.
• Valid Driver's License, reliable automobile with proof of current liability insurance, acceptable driving record, current vehicle registration and inspection, current TB test, and a clean criminal record.
• Basic mathematical skills
• Ability to read, write and understand the language of the person served and read and write in English.
• Ability to work as a team member.
• Reliable transportation

Pay:

$17.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

Professional development assistance

Work Location:

Hybrid remote in Wilson, NC 27893