Certified Peer Support Worker

Bernalillo County•Albuquerque, NM

4d•$23 - $36

About The Position

Employees at Bernalillo County enjoy the ability to team up with each other to build a high quality of life for our county residents, communities, and businesses. In addition to being an organization with a strong focus on work-life balance, building a culture of flexibility, learning, and belonging the County offers many benefits. Employees of Bernalillo County enjoy many thoughtful rewards such as, but not limited to generous leave accruals; career development opportunities; remote & flex-work options as appropriate; longevity pay; education assistance program; health benefits; lucrative retirement; and so much more. The Certified Peer Support Worker assists peers through a helping relationship to promote respect, trust, warmth, and empower individuals to make changes and decisions to enhance their lives. The Certified Peer Support Worker (CPSW) assists peers and provides case management services in the process of recovery, to help build resilience, and provide hope that recovery is possible.

Requirements

Associate's degree in a related field.
Three (3) years of experience working in Behavior Health environment.
NM Certification as a Peer Support worker is required.
Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience may be considered for the above requirements.
Employee must successfully complete the post-offer employment medical examination and background investigation.
This position is safety sensitive.
Employment is subject to a pre-employment and random drug testing in accordance with all terms and conditions of federal and state rules and regulations regarding alcohol and/or drug testing.
Pursuant to the criminal history screening for Caregivers Act, Section 29-17-1 through Section 29-17-5 NMSA 1978, new hires at the Bernalillo County Behavioral Health Services facility will be required to complete a caregiver criminal history screening for all caregivers.
Conviction of a disqualifying condition is cause for termination or sufficient reason not to hire if applicant has a disqualifying condition on their record at time of application.
Possess and maintain a valid New Mexico driver's license.
Completion of FEMA training(s) as assigned to the position.
Employee must comply with the safety guidelines of the County.
Upon hire must provide valid New Mexico Peer Support Certification.

Responsibilities

Obtains relevant information about clients through interview and case history to determine level of severity of substance misuse and/or mental health problems.
Provides case management services for assigned clients based on needs identified and assist client in following through with programs directed at treatment and/or rehabilitation.
Assists clients in meeting goals established in Individual Service Plan.
Assists clients in directing their own recovery and advocacy processes.
Promotes client skills for coping with and managing symptoms, while facilitating use of natural supports and enhancement of community living skills.
Provides client activities that emphasize acquisition, development, and expansion of rehabilitation skills needed to move forward in recovery.
Establishes and maintains contact with community agencies, resources and professional necessary for successful case management for clients.
Transports clients to appointments and other service providers in the community.
Documents case management process, maintain notes and complete records, forms and reports.
Maintains ethical standards of practice, competence, conduct and integrity, confidentiality, responsibility to clients.
Attends staff meetings and team conferences as assigned.
May handle sensitive and/or confidential records, plans, documents, or decisions that require maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information.