Peer Support Specialist - Child & Family

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　　Peer Support Specialist - Child & Family

　　Salary

　　$18.48 - $24.82 Hourly

　　Location

　　Lincoln County, OR

　　Job Type

　　Full-Time

　　Job Number

　　24-06 (245)

　　Department

　　Health and Human Services

　　Division

　　BEHAVIORAL HEALTH

　　Opening Date

　　01/09/2024

　　Closing Date

　　Continuous

　　Description

　　Benefits

　　Position Summary

　　Your job in the department is to . . .

　　Provide direct services to assist individuals in creating and maintaining recovery, health and wellness. Work with peers and clinical staff (QMHPs & QMHAs) to assess mental health service and support needs, assist individuals with access to available services and resources, and help remove barriers to service. Provide education and information to community members about Peer Delivered Services and mental health issues in order to reduce stigma and discrimination.

　　Essential Functions/Major Responsibilities

　　Peer Delivered Services:

　　Participate in recreational, social, and/or occupational activity programs.

　　Serve as a link between clients and other needed services.

　　Provide supportive services to clients and/or families on a selective basis.

　　Assist primary therapist in selected group and individual activities.

　　Support human services associate and/or specialists in carrying out agency programs.

　　Assist the individual and treatment team in developing a care coordination plan.

　　Peer Advocacy:

　　Act as primary community support person, e.g., skill training and taking people to medical appointments.

　　Assist with promotion and development of new programs and resources in the community.

　　Participate in regular supervision with Supervisor as scheduled.

　　May provide education and information to promote public interest and advocacy for services for people who are chemically dependent, and who have psychiatric, emotional and developmental disabilities.

　　Provide linkage with local peer organizations.

　　Program Development:

　　Maintain current records of treatment as required, including individual support and service plans, updates of plans, summaries and reports of progress according to agency standards for timelines.

　　Prepare necessary reports; perform other administrative tasks required by the program supervisor.

　　Participate in team/program staff meetings and business meetings as scheduled.

　　May assist in program evaluation and research activities.

　　Typical Qualifications

　　Minimum Education Level

　　High School Diploma / GED

　　Specifics: N/A

　　Minimum Experience Level

　　One year

　　Specifics: We are looking for an individual who has “lived experience” with mental illness, substance abuse, and/or recovery. “Lived experience” can be personal or vis a vis a family member.

　　Certifications

　　Certification(s) required

　　Specifics: Certification by Lincoln County as a Peer Support Specialist or completion of a state-certified training in Peer Support within six months of hire is required. The employee is required to maintain current and active licensures and certifications, as applicable, and to provide the appropriate verifications at the time of renewals.

　　Driver’s License

　　Oregon Driver's License required

　　Specifics: Within 30 days of hire.

　　Desirable Qualifications:

　　Bilingual and/or bicultural competencies for the Latino Population are preferred.

　　Knowledge of:

　　Personal experience with the symptoms, impact, and treatment of mental health challenges.

　　Concept of recovery and resiliency for individuals with mental health challenges.

　　General mental health, co-occurring disorders and other issues related to people with mental health challenges.

　　Skill training interventions that support clients in achieving recovery goals.

　　Mandatory reporting requirements and the appropriate levels of information to be shared.

　　Confidentiality rules, especially those specific to program area.

　　Policy, rules and regulations for program.

　　Community and partner agencies and resources relevant to program.

　　Impact of income on a client’s benefits (e.g., SSDI, SSI, food stamps, housing subsidies).

　　Skill or ability to:

　　Treat others with dignity and respect; work with integrity and ethically.

　　Ability and character to maintain confidential communications and protect confidentiality of records.

　　Write concisely and prepare meaningful reports.

　　Operate a motor vehicle in a safe manner.

　　Interpret and apply laws and policies to specific problems related to program delivery.

　　Implement appropriate interventions prescribed on an Individualized Support and Services Plan.

　　Increase level of understanding of mental health service terminology to advanced beginning level (minimum).

　　Convey information, ideas, and facts both orally and in writing to supervisors, colleagues, and individuals, inside and outside the county, using language and a format the audience will best understand.

　　Utilize computers and other technology to communicate in written and verbal forms (e.g., word processing, texts, emails, spreadsheets, department-specific software).

　　Effectively relate well with others, including supervisors, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside the county. Exhibit a professional manner in dealing with others and working to maintain constructive working relationships.

　　Take personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work. Show up to work on time, and follows instructions, policies, and procedures. Meet productivity standards, deadlines, and work schedules.

　　Job Conditions and Physical Demands

　　WORKING CONDITIONS

　　Job Conditions: Approximately 80% of the work is in the community with variable hours dependent on client needs.

　　Work Location: Lincoln County

　　Travel: Travel throughout the county. Transporting clients is a key component of this position.

　　PHYSICAL DEMANDS

　　The physical demands are typical of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

　　Physical capability to handle high mobility demands and complex personal interactions.

　　Physical Ability: Tasks involve the ability to exert very moderate physical effort in light work, typically involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling, and which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (12-20 pounds).

　　Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require visual perception and discrimination. Some tasks require oral communications ability. Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate sounds.

　　Environmental Factors: Tasks are regularly performed with limited potential exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards, animals/wildlife, toxic/poisonous agents, violence, disease, or pathogenic substances.

　　REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS

　　Lincoln County is committed to providing reasonable accommodations as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This job description indicates, in general, the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities, and essential functions expected of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

　　Lincoln County offers a comprehensive benefit package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision which is paid at 90% by the County and 10% by the employee. Other fully paid benefits include life, AD&D, long-term disability insurance. Other optional insurances are available. A 401K retirement plan is also provided. The County's current contribution rate is 11%.

　　Regular and Trial Service employees working between 20 - 39 hours per week on a regular basis are eligible for pro-rated employee benefits.

　　Agency

　　Lincoln County

　　Address

　　210 SW Second St. Newport, Oregon, 97365

　　Phone

　　541-265-4157 541-265-0375

　　Website

　　http://www.co.lincoln.or.us