Job description

Adapt Integrated Healthcare is recruiting for a Lead Peer Support Specialist to join our Curry County Team!

The Lead Peer Support Specialist (PSS) provides structure, direction, and mentorship for other PSS under the supervision of the Peer Support Supervisor. They will perform core PSS duties in addition to oversight responsibilities. The Lead PSS offers peer support to individuals as someone who has shared similar life experiences and can act as a positive role model. The PSS supports clients with creating their own personally directed wellness plan and connects them with a full range of resources within the community.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Data collection and documentation in Epic and the Peer Services App
• Training and mentorship of new PSS
• Role model leadership to staff in areas of time management, personnel issues, direct client services, collaboration & feedback
• Provide expertise on access to community resources
• Communicate updates and ideas for change regularly with Supervisor
• Meets with peers in the community and/or their homes to establish and maintain positive, trusting relationship.
• Assists peers in exploring strategies that increase satisfaction and wellness with SAMHSA’s eight dimensions of wellness: Emotional, Environmental, Financial, Intellectual, Occupational, Physical, Social, and Spiritual.
• Assists clients in working on overcoming barriers to maintaining independence and help clients practice skill building in budgeting, setting up transportation, making health care appointments, and connecting with benefits.
• Models and practices communication skills, recovery-oriented living skills, effective coping skills, and self-help strategies with individuals and groups.
• Informs lead staff persons, supervisor, other pertinent staff of clients’ needs or concerns.
• Participates in regular peer support supervisions.
• Attends relevant staff meetings and trainings as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Eligibility to register as a Peer Support Specialist is required. Participation in Peer Support training along with follow through to THW certification will be required once hired.
• Minimum 1 year of experience as a Peer Support Specialist
• Must possess a valid Oregon Driver’s License.
• Lived experience with a mental health diagnosis (can be self, or immediate family member) is required.

Adapt Integrated Health Care is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. We always welcome nominations and applications from women, members of any minority group, and others who share our passion for building a diverse community that reflects the diversity in our clientele. For anyone needing assistance or accommodations with Adapt’s application process, please reach out to our team at careers@ adaptoregon.org or by calling (541) 672-2691 and asking for our Human Resources department.

Come join our growing team!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.00 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Please explain your relevant experience.

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)
• Peer Support Specialist Certificate (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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