Peer Specialist - 00248 (BRG009) - Mon-Fri 9AM-5PM
- Teach skills to individuals and groups.
- Knowledge of coping skills for dealing with symptoms of various psychiatric disabilities.
- Advocate for recipients and negotiate with service providers.
- Assist recipients with travel training.
- Verbally engage and empathize with recipients based on common experiences.
- Assist recipients in identifying community supports and facilitating linkages.
- Assist recipients in planning and coordination of recreational/social activities. At times this may require escorting clients to these activities.
- Participate in schedules/activities of other staff members in their absence or during periods of staff shortage.
- Represent the agency at meetings, trainings not otherwise specified.
- Ability to work flexible schedule as work schedule and locations are subject to change.
- Responsible for reporting and documentation of all incidents, utilizing the chain of command, within 24 hours.
- Communicate information with all staff and supervisors verbally and in writing for the purpose of giving instruction, providing feedback and adjusting work practices.
- Responsible to document all consumer interaction in accordance with program standards.
- Participate in the development of treatment goals.
- Participate in bi-weekly individual supervision to address concerns/issues and improve skill development.
- Conduct field-based visits.
- Be responsible for reporting/coordinating daily office and field schedule to immediate supervisor as well as documenting weekly schedule.
- Attend periodic trainings to enhance skill level and learn about wellness self-management and best practice skills.
- Be responsible for agency cell phone, laptop, and associated items.
- Follow program guidelines as outlined in the personnel manual.
- Report to the Program Coordinator any issues and/or concerns on a regularize needed basis while working in the field.
- Maintain confidentiality at all times.
- Perform any other tasks assigned by the program coordinator or team leader.
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