September 17, 2024

AltaPointe Health

Sylacauga

FULL TIME

Peer Specialist (Part-Time /Full-Time) (Sylacauga, Talladega, Roanoke)

Overview:

Alta Pointe Health is pleased to introduce enhanced competitive pay rates across our locations! Contact a recruiter today to explore a variety of positions available, including part-time and full-time roles in both clinical and clerical settings!

Responsibilities:

Primary Job Function and Responsibilities:

Promoting self-determination, recovery, self-advocacy, and self-direction; assisting individuals in identifying strengths; wellness goals; setting objectives, and identifying barriers;
Attending treatment team meetings with the individual to promote the individual's use of self-directed advocacy tools; assisting the individual in goal planning, assisting the individual in learning how to ask for appropriate services in the community;
Assisting individuals in obtaining information about their benefits (SSI, SSDI, Medicaid, etc.).
Engaging individuals in outpatient programs and services to encourage recovery;
Modeling self-advocacy skills;
Teaching wellness management strategies and helping individuals develop their own self-management plans/tools to use in their personal lives; using manualized strategies such as IMR/WMR, WRAP, and others;
Connecting to support groups in the community to learn from other peers, to promote hope, to problem-solve through work situations, and to decrease social isolation;
Providing education to other staff to increase their understanding of self-advocacy and peer support roles, and to promote a culture in which an individuals’ points of view and preferences are recognized, understood, respected, and integrated into service delivery;
Providing resources and teaching transportation skills (teaching bus routes, etc.);
Sharing his or her own personal story to model how to choose, obtain, and maintain stability;
Supporting individuals in making informed decisions about treatment, housing, benefits, and building community connections;
Supporting the individuals in developing crisis plans and safety plans;
Building social skills in the community that will enhance recovery;
Assisting in overcoming barriers to recovery and addressing challenges;
Assisting in obtaining the proper documentation necessary for benefits, employment, and housing;
Assisting the individual in completing paperwork;
Exploring aspirations with the individual;
Leading recovery support groups and NA/AA meetings with the job seeker if appropriate

Supervision and Consultation:

Seeks supervision and consultation as needed
Accepts and employs suggestions for improvement

Record Keeping:

Maintains confidential files containing required information
Maintains documentation for those individuals receiving services
Provides timely documentation that meets requirements of various funding sources including, Medicaid, and others.

Courteous and respectful towards consumers, visitors and co-workers:

Treats consumers with care, dignity, and compassion
Respects consumer’s privacy and confidentiality
Is pleasant and cooperative with others
Assists consumers and visitors as needed
Personal values don’t inhibit ability to relate and care for others
Is sensitive to the consumer’s needs, expectations and individual differences
Is gentle and calm with consumers and families

Administrative and Other Related Duties as Assigned:

Actively participates in Performance Improvement activities.
Actively participates in Alta Pointe committees as required.
Completes assigned tasks in a timely manner.
Follows Alta Pointe policies and procedures.
Attends to required in-service training and other workshops.

Qualifications:

High school diploma or its equivalent; must be a current or former recipient of mental health services for no less than one (1) year; ability to identify as a consumer of mental health services and speak openly regarding personal diagnosis and treatment; a valid, verifiable driver’s license, a good driving record, reliable transportation and verifiable vehicle liability insurance; ability to attend out-of-town Peer Specialist training for certification; demonstrated experience with and knowledge of the Alabama public mental health system; knowledge of adult specific competencies, outlined below, to be attained within six (6) months of employment:

Knowledge of psychiatric disorders in the adult population
Knowledge of cultural diversity
Knowledge of behavior management, crisis intervention and interventions common to acute psychotic consumers, as well as, to non-violent crisis intervention practices.
Knowledge of Psychiatric Rehabilitation principles
Knowledge of educational methods appropriate to adults with severe and persistent psychiatric disorders