Certified Peer Support Specialist

Lincoln Behavioral Svcs.•Redford, MI

11d

About The Position

The Certified Peer Support Specialist works as part of the Adult Outpatient/Case Management treatment team to provide one-on-one and/or group support and assistance to adults in their communities, helping them to overcome challenges and treatment barriers and stigma related to mental illness. CPSS provide services to help individuals to live happier, healthier lives. They serve in a variety of activities that require many skills and participation in the person centered treatment process.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED. Some college preferred.
Possession of a valid Michigan Driver’s License with a good driving record.
Access to a private vehicle for day-to-day performance, when needed.
Completion of Peer Specialist Training within one year of hire.
Possess the ability to communicate with others clearly in writing and verbally, with active listening skills.
Demonstrate an understanding of the application procedures for the entitlements that are needed to be able to reside in the community.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a clubhouse setting or drop-in participation is desirable.

Responsibilities

Reports to work on time as scheduled and at the location assigned.
Completes all required trainings within established timeframes.
Provides peer support, linkage, and advocacy. Responsible for transporting/accompanying consumers to community appointments, clinic appointments, activities and other resources as identified in their person-centered plan.
May assist clients in acquiring safe and stable housing, obtain eligible benefits, employment.
May assist clients with developing a support system and provide support to increase independence.
Assesses personal needs of clients in areas such as housing, finance, education, natural supports, self-care, vocation, and symptom management, and participates in the person-centered treatment process.
Assesses client needs and mental health status during visits.
Facilitates client involvement in the treatment planning process and social interaction.
Practices and promotes Person-Centered Planning, Self Determination and Recovery principles.
Works as part of a treatment team to facilitate efficient operation of the program and client services.
Participates in team meetings.
Participates in supervision and program staff meetings.
Participates in developing problem solving strategies as related to client and program needs.
Provides conscientious and reliable delivery of clinical services while maintaining high standards of personal conduct in a manner that fosters recovery and independence.
Utilizes appropriate and effective interventions based on client needs.
Creates a supportive environment conducive to client growth.
Shares own recovery experience with consumers and provide support based on knowledge related to personal experiences with mental illness and symptom management.
Respects the privacy and confidentiality of those they serve at all times, as well as respects the rights and dignity of those they serve.
Completes the required State of Michigan Peer Training, pass the exam and become State of Michigan certified as a CPSS.
Adheres to the Michigan Certified Peer Support Specialist Code of Ethics.
Keeps current with emerging knowledge relevant to recovery, and openly share this knowledge with their colleagues and those they serve.
Actively pursues recovery in their own life as well as role model recovery for others.
Provides support and referral to needed services during crises.
Completes all Progress and Chart notes within 48 business hours of service delivery.
Maintains required 80 monthly direct service hours.
Completes other assigned responsibilities in a reasonable established timeframe, within quality expectations.