This position is assigned in direct support of the Medication Assisted Treatment(MAT) Mobile program and will contribute to its day-to-day operations, client engagement, and service delivery. Peer Support Services are a process of giving and receiving support and education from individuals with shared life experiences.
Requirements
- Certification as a certified peer specialist in good standing and recognized by the Florida Certification Board is preferred at time of hire.
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
- Two years of college-level education is preferred
- Must be a current or former substance abuse or mental health care service recipient who is engaged in own recovery for a minimum of two years
- Experience working with individuals diagnosed with mental health/substance abuse and/or the HIV+ positive population is preferred
- Must have reliable means of transportation
- Must hold and maintain valid driver's license
- Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written form with consumers, peers, and staff
- Demonstrates good reliability in attendance
- Demonstrates an ability to meet deadlines and to complete tasks
- Ability to use time efficiently
- Ability to follow policies and procedures
- Ability to respond appropriately to supervisory directives or negotiate appropriately
- Knowledge of and ability to apply appropriate ethical principles and practices
- Ability to recognize and maintain appropriate boundaries with consumers, peers, staff, and supervisors
- Ability to treat others with dignity and respect
- Understanding of federal, state, and agency standards regarding the confidentiality of consumer information and the ability to maintain confidential information
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret agency and grant required documents
- Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints
- Ability to read, write and speak English as well as Spanish and/or Creole is preferred
- Ability to write routine reports and correspondence as well as speak effectively before groups (family, youth, staff and community) is preferred
- Ability to apply basic mathematical concepts
- Knowledge of WestCare Mission, goals and values
- Knowledge of Incident Reporting
- Knowledge of HIPAA, Professional Ethics, Consumer Rights and Confidentiality
- Familiarity with WestCare services and programs
- The ability to identify the needs of a consumer that cannot be met by the counselor or agency and to assist the consumer to utilize the support systems and community resources available.
- Articulates a working definition of trauma
- Understands the impact of trauma
- Understands re-traumatization
- Ability to create a safe, welcoming physical, supportive, and relational environment for consumers and staff
- Demonstrates a high degree of dependability
- Maintains a good attendance record
- Observes working hours
- Shows flexibility and is responsive to requests from supervisor
- Works independently with minimal supervision
- Exhibits characteristics of good workmanship, and integrity on the job
- Work time is always productive
- Demonstrates ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with consumers, co-workers, external partners, and regulatory agencies
- Is courteous to consumers, staff, and all others
- Demonstrates tact at the appropriate time
- Cooperates with others both within and outside WestCare
- Works well with supervisor; accepts direction and supervision
- Maintains a positive attitude toward work
- Ensures and maintains a safe working environment
- Work area is clean and orderly
- Verbalizes, understands and adheres to agency safety procedures
- Demonstrates appropriate use of Unusual Incident Reports, in accordance with the Center’s reporting procedures
- Presents a positive personal image
- Dresses and maintains a professional demeanor
- CPR Certification, First Aid Certification and an annual Tuberculosis test
- Ability utilize Microsoft Office Software Suite
- Ability to utilize internal electronic health record software
- Ability to provide an Affidavit of Good Moral Character
- Clearance in Pre-Employment Drug Testing and Criminal Records Checks, as required
