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Peer Support Specialist-871066

Pathways of California

Peer Support Specialist-871066

Ridgecrest, CA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Pathways (College Community Services) is one of the largest national providers of accessible, outcome-based behavioral and mental health services. At Pathways, we deliver exceptional value by creating healthier communities through the work of exceptional people. Our more than 7,000 employees provide the highest-quality home- and community-based human services in 24 U.S. states and the District of Columbia.

    Pathways (College Community Services) is seeking an innovative and purpose driven individual to join our team as a Peer Support Specialist for our Ridgecrest location. This position is full-time.

    SUMMARYA Peer Specialist has been a recipient of lived experience. Peer Specialists/Mentors are fully integrated team members who provide highly individualized services in the community and promote consumer self-determination and decision-making. Peer Specialists/Mentors are also peers to the consumers and they have the innate ability to build trust and relationships with consumers. The insight resulting from this relationship is extremely useful in encouraging continued consumer growth and recovery, as well as a valuable tool that can be brought to the treatment team in gaining insight for the treatment of each individual consumer.

    ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

    Carry out duties as a member of the team, under the direction of the team leader. Specific job responsibilities will vary depending on education and experience

    Provide work-related supportive services, such as transportation. Use of personal vehicle is required

    Perform mentoring and problem solving as well as offer encouragement on and off the job site

    Support and communicate with clients timely to answer questions, while making a difference in our client’s relationships

    Provide practical help and mentoring, advocacy, coordination, side-by-side individualized support, problem solving and direct assistance to help consumers obtain the necessities of daily living

    Coordination of social activities

    Facilitation of groups and/or assignments as required by Lead Peer Specialist/Mentors, Clinical Manager and/or Program Director

    Develop effective working relationships with agencies and organizations to advocate for consumer and family/caregiver empowerment

    Document all activities as required

    Maintain and ensures HIPAA, ethical standards and professional boundaries with all staff and clients

    Other duties as assigned or necessary to support your department and/or the company

    RECOVERY REQUIREMENTS

    Provide the best customer care possible

    Identify and build upon the strengths of consumers, coworkers, and the communities we serve

    Support consumers’ steps towards Recovery and Wellness

    Create an organizational culture that respects and celebrates the diversity of our consumers

    Value learning as an ongoing process that enables us to better service our consumers and establishes our leadership in the industry

    Research and utilize our industry’s best practices and analyze our own services to ensure the best possible

    EDUCATION/LICENSING REQUIREMENTS

    High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required with computer or business courses

    Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required

    Consumer of Mental Health Services; Persons with a history of being consumers of mental health service or individuals with lived experience (i.e. living with a relative, significant other, or other support person who is a consumer of mental health services)

    Proof of: valid California driver’s license and auto insurance, as well as proof of education are required

    KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

    Knowledge of ways to encourage consumers to explore and regain strengths, skills, and/or talents that may be inherent in individual consumers and to become more social, through community events and outings, as well as within the program’s internal activities

    Skills to provide essential expertise and consultation to the entire team to promote a culture in which each consumer’s view and preferences are recognized, understood, respected, and integrated into treatment, rehabilitation, and community self-help activities

    Lived experience with a mental health condition, whether a family member or personal

    Knowledge of community resources and connections and experience working with peers

    Good organizational skills, interpersonal skills, and communication skills are a must

    Basic computer skills

    Ability to effectively prioritize and manage time to meet schedule, goals, and deadlines

    PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

    Office Environment (not remote position). Requires extensive sitting with periodic standing and walking

    May be required to lift up to 20 pounds

    Requires significant use of computer, tablet, phone and/or general office equipment

    Needs adequate visual acuity, ability to grasp and handle objects

    Needs ability to communicate effectively through reading, writing, and speaking in person or on telephone

    Will require off-site travel up to 80% (transport clients, county and/or client needs; and attend meetings/groups)

    Pathways is an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status or any other protected characteristic.