Peer Support / Companion

Job Summary: Peer Support is an ongoing service and supports designed to assist participants to acquire, maintain or improve the skills necessary to live in a community setting. This service provides supports necessary for the participant to develop the skills that enable them to become more independent, integrated into, and productive in their communities. Peer Support includes face to face interactions that are designed to promote ongoing engagement of persons covered under the waiver in addressing residual problems resulting from psychiatric and substance use disorders, and promoting the individuals strengths and abilities to continue improving development of natural supports, and maintenance of community living skills. Duties include but are not limited to: Assistance in daily management, social and emotional support, linkages to clinical and community resources, ongoing support keeping clients engaged by providing, flexible and continual long-term follow-up. This service enables the participant to retain or improve skills related to personal finance, health, shopping, and use of community resources, community safety, and other adaptive skills needed to live in the community. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: - Be at least 18 years of age - Bilingual Spanish speaking a plus - Have a minimum of a one year's experience providing services to individuals with brain injuries/Mental Health/Addiction Recovery in the community. - Demonstrate ability to function as a member of an interdisciplinary team. - Have documented experience implementing cognitive/behavioral interventions developed by a clinician and utilized in community settings. - Other duties may be assigned. COMPETENCIES: All HOI positions are expected to demonstrate competency in the areas of 1) Confidentiality; 2) the Recovery Model; 3) Cultural Sensitivity; and 4) Age-appropriate Communications by utilizing the training and evaluation tools available online within the probationary period. QUALITIES NECESSARY: To perform the job successfully, an individual should possess the following qualities: 1) Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner - Develops alternative solutions - Works well in group problem solving - Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics 2) Interpersonal - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming - Keeps emotions under control - Remains open to others ideas and tries new things 3) Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations - Listens and gets clarification - Responds well to questions - Participates in meetings 4) Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities - Exhibits objectivity and openness to others? views - Gives and welcomes feedback - Contributes to building a positive team spirit - Supports everyones efforts to succeed 5) Ethics - Treats people with respect - Keeps commitments - Inspires the trust of others - Works with integrity and ethics - Upholds organizational values 6) Organizational Support Follows policies and procedures Completes administrative tasks correctly and on-time Supports organizational goals and values 7) Adaptability Adapts to change in the work environment Manages competing demands Changes approach or method to best fit the situation Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events 8) Attendance / Punctuality Is consistently at work and on time Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent Arrives at meetings and appointments on time 9) Dependability Follows instructions, responds to management direction Takes responsibility for own actions Keeps commitments Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternative plan OSHA CATEGORY: This position may perform tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues. Pay: $16.50 per hour