Certified Peer Support Specialist
Company: RHA Health Services
Location: Laurinburg
Posted on: January 24, 2023
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Job Description:
We are hiring for: Certified Peer Support Specialist Location
:High Point, NC Type: RegularIf you are a positive and personable
individual looking for a satisfying and fun opportunity to make a
real difference in the lives of people with intellectual,
developmental disabilities, and people facing mental health, and
substance use challenges, join our team at RHA Health Services! We
are offering a $500 SIGN ON BONUS Seeking candidates with NCPSS (NC
Peer Support Specialist Certification) to provide services to
adults with Mental Health and or Substance Abuse issues. Prefer
candidates with at least one year of direct care experience.
Schedule: This position requires you to spend the majority of the
time working directly with clients in Randolph, Harnett, Lee,
Montgomery, Moore, Anson, Richmond, and Hoke. Pay: $15.00 per hour
Mileage reimbursement is provided Peer Support Certification is
required
Job Requirements: High School Diploma or GED or equivalent 1 year
of experience working with persons with the population supported
Certified as a Peer Support Specialist or 1 continuous year as a
current or former recipient of treatment (including mental
health/substance abuse treatment or diagnosis) and eligibility for
certification as Peer Support Specialist by the governing agency
Must complete a minimum of twenty (20) hours of training specific
to the required components of the specific service definition
including crisis response within the first 90 days of employment
Valid drivers' license and automotive insurance Ability to pass
background check and drug screen CPR, first aid, NCI and/or role
related certification, a plus Job Responsibilities: Responsible for
providing essential expertise and consultation to the entire
interdisciplinary healthcare team to promote a culture in which
each individual's point of view and preferences are recognized,
understood, respected and integrated into treatment,
rehabilitation, and community self-help activities while serving as
an advocate for clients. Meeting with clients to provide advice and
support in accordance with treatment plan Assisting in peer support
groups with assigned consumers on a regular basis
Supporting/assisting consumers in daily decision making and
resolution of minor problems Assisting clients by finding
resources, advising the consumer of processes, and encouraging
follow through with proposed resolutions, locating social
activities, or provide other assistance as needed Accompanying
clients to meetings and participates in meetings of community
groups to advocate for consumer needs, leading recovery
dialogues/self-help sessions with clients Fostering client's
development of healthy relationships by encouraging participation
in community activities Observing behavior and evidence of general
well-being and discusses observations with the clients Modeling
effective coping and self-help techniques to individuals or groups
of consumers Providing advice to clients on empowerment skills and
successful community living Informing clients on community
resources and how to use them appropriately, providing information
to consumers and families on specific topics, as assigned Able to
work as a member of a healthcare interdisciplinary team with a
focus on ensuring successful recovery and overall mental health for
clients. Physical requirements to perform essential functions of
the job included: Regularly required to lift 10 lbs. Must be able
to lift a minimum of 15 lbs. Must be able to pull minimum of 10
lbs. Must be able to squat, kneel, crawl, crouch, climb, and stoop.
Must be able to regularly use hands to finger, handle, or feel
objects, tools, or controls. Required to regularly stand and walk.
Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in CPR from the floor level
requiring to work on hands, knees, bending, standing and lifting.
Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, and
peripheral vision.
We offer the following benefits to employees: Payactiv: early
access to the money you've earned from hours you've already worked,
before payday! Employee perks and discount program : to help you
save money! Paid Time Off (full-time employees only)
Health/Insurance (full-time employees only) 401(k) retirement
savings program Wellbeing Programs: Physical, Emotional and
Financial Chronic Disease management programs for hypertension and
diabetes (for qualifying employees) Training: Free CPR, first aid,
and job-specific training opportunities contract/contingent workers
and interns do not qualify for any of the above benefitsJob Type:
Full-timePay: $15.00 per hourEducation: High school or equivalent
(Required)License/Certification: Peer Support Specialist
Certification (Required)Work Location: On the road
Keywords: RHA Health Services, Fayetteville , Certified Peer Support Specialist, Other , Laurinburg, North Carolina
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