Family Peer Support Spec-Time Limited

Salt Lake County

SOUTH SALT LAKE, UT · HybridTemporary$39–59K/yrPosted 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 1w ago

SOUTH SALT LAKE, UTHybridTemporary$39–59K/yrPosted 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 1w ago

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At a glance

Compensation

$39–59K/yr

Location

SOUTH SALT LAKE, UTHybrid

Schedule

Temporary

Work Authorization

Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Utah Driver's License

Job overview

Salt Lake County seeks a Family Peer Support Specialist to represent families and caregivers of clients with mental health or substance use disorders across systems of care. The role uses skills-transfer methods to promote client engagement and support problem-solving and recovery goals. The specialist conducts intakes, assesses family needs, advocates for community resources, and monitors program services. The position is time-limited and offers a hybrid work environment.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

FlexibilityMultitaskingIntakeNeeds AssessmentFamily AdvocacyResource ReferralMedicaid BillingHIPAA Compliance

Qualifications

One Year Related ExperienceSpecial Needs and Substance Abuse Support ExperienceUtah Driver's LicenseOwn TransportationBackground InvestigationFingerprinting and RAP Back EnrollmentBilingual or MultilingualLGBTQ Community ExperienceMedicaid Billing or Documentation ExperienceChild Serving Agency Navigation Experience

Benefits

Paid Time Off

401(k) Match

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Job Description

Salt Lake County…A career with a purpose in the community you love!

Salt Lake County invites you to explore our exciting career opportunities. We seek highly enthusiastic individuals to enrich our County with your experience and talent. If you enjoy working in a team environment that is committed to changing the lives of its community, please keep reading.

What it is like to work here:

At Salt Lake County our culture is woven into all aspects of our work and our employees’ lives, from the way we treat each other to the way we support the community. To promote and foster a fun and healthy work environment, we appreciate employees through great benefits, a healthy work life balance and room to grow and develop.

Surround yourself with:

Peers who are motivated to make a difference in the lives of those we serve. We serve Salt Lake County and envision a safe and beautiful place for all to live work and have fun. Salt Lake County is about connecting people and championing our community. Community is more than a place….its our heart and service that bring us together.

We encourage a work life balance:

Working for Salt Lake County is more than just a paycheck. A career with /Salt Lake County includes several benefits and perks. We support our employees with 12 Holidays, up to 24 vacation days, 12 sick days and one personal day every year. We work in a hybrid environment giving you flexibility to manage working from home and being in office.

Additional Benefits include:

Retirement options for hybrid pension/401(k) or 401(k) only with a 10% contribution
Medical coverage including a 100% county paid premium option-Dental and Vision coverage including coverage for adult designees
Health Savings account with a county contribution up to $1200/year, Flexible Spending Account
100% county-paid Long-Term Disability and Short-Term Disability option
Professional Development
Plus: Onsite medical clinic, childcare and gym; hospital insurance, pet insurance auto and home insurance and discounts at County facilities.

JOB SUMMARY

Represents a family or caregiver of a client with mental health or substance use disorders in all aspects of treatment within all systems of care a family is involved with.

Utilizing skills transfer methods, you will, promote engagement with clients empowering them to problem-solve and identify their individual goals, solutions, and routes toward successful recovery.

The ideal candidate for this role should be flexible and able to manage multiple priorities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

One (1) year of closely related experience to this position and experience supporting individuals with special needs and substance abuse.

Must possess a valid Driver's License issued by the State of Utah and own transportation to and from various job locations.

Due to the nature of this position, the successful applicant must pass a required background investigation. Preference given to candidates who are bilingual or multilingual and/or working with the LGBTQ community. Also, preference given to candidates who have experience in Medicaid billing or documentation.

Experience navigating child serving agencies is preferred.

Due to the nature of this position, the successful applicant must pass a required background check through fingerprinting and enrollment in the continuous RAP Back (Record of Arrest and Prosecution Back) program in accordance with current County Human Resources policy requirements.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Conducts intake processes.
Assesses families' needs based on the intake information.
Advocates for families with community-based resources.
Provides resource referral services.
Collects data and provides reports to the funding agency to meet the contractual requirements.
Monitors the billable Medicaid services for the program.
Attends required trainings and meetings.
Maintains confidentiality and adheres to Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) requirements.
Ensures required services documentation is accurately completed in a timely manner.