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Peer Support Specialist

4 months ago

Salinas California, United States Felton Institute Full time

Job Description:
Peer Support Specialist

Early Psychosis - (re)MIND Monterey (Salinas, CA)

Agency Overview


Founded in 1889, the Felton Institute (formerly Family Service Agency of San Francisco) has a 134-year history of innovation in services for vulnerable children, families, and adults.

Felton's mission is to respond to human needs with cutting edge social services and treatment that combine the best social science research with cultural sensitivity, a deep respect for the consumer, and a commitment to social justice.

With over 30 programs in 11 languages at sites throughout the San Francisco Bay Area and surrounding counties, our comprehensive array of services reaches across all racial, ethnic, cultural, and linguistic lines.

At the heart of our work is the belief that individuals and families in crisis must have access to services and resources to help them build on their inherent strengths and develop self-sufficiency.

Felton offers a dynamic, challenging, and supportive work environment where staff is encouraged to increase their skills and enter new domains.

Program Description

Early Psychosis is a Felton Institute program originally developed in partnership with the University California San Francisco (UCSF). Early Psychosis is dedicated to psychosis early detection and intervention with a multi-disciplinary approach to treatment.

The Early Psychosis program model combines evidence-based practices including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Psychosis (CBTp), Strengths-Based Care Management, Multi-family Group Therapy, Peer Support, Algorithm-Based Medication Management, Individual Placement and Support (IPS) model of supported education and employment, and Cognitive Remediation Training to address issues early and get people back on track to a fulfilling life as quickly as possible.

Early Psychosis program provides excellent training and workforce development and is poised for growth with new opportunities afforded by the expanding field of early psychosis.

Funded through partnership with respective county behavioral health departments, the program implements evidence-based practices with outcome driven fidelity measures, and currently operates sites in five counties: San Francisco, Alameda, San Mateo, Marin, and Monterey.

Position Overview


The Peer Support Specialist is a member of the treatment team with the role of partnering with clients in the recovery process by engaging and building relationships through sharing their own personal lived experience of mental health issues.

The Peer Support Specialist enhances engagement by inspiring hope and empowering clients to develop their own self-advocacy, and when necessary, models advocacy on behalf of the client to achieve their goals.

The Peer Support Specialist is expected to provide services in the community, including but not limited to schools, job sites, family homes, or other community locations.

This position reports directly to the Clinical Program Manager.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

Provide peer counseling and support strategically utilizing lived experience to validate and empower an individual's own sense of hope and participation in their recovery

Plan activities to help program participants to structure their time, decrease isolation, and provide opportunities to gain confidence in a variety of settings

Provide direct support to assist program participants with challenges in the areas of independent living skills, wellness, housing, personal goals, socialization, and connection to their community, including advocacy organizations that promote consumer involvement in the mental health system

Help individuals develop awareness of self-stigma, while also developing strategies to address culture-wide stigma and discrimination against people with mental health issues

Provide skills-based socialization groups and plan group activities within the community

Assist clients to get to and from appointments in the community as needed

Provide outreach and engagement in collaboration with the team in the form of phone calls, on-on-one outreach meetings, community activities with clients, and group activities

Maintain client contact sheets and assist staff therapists with treatment goals relevant to substance abuse, interpersonal relationships, rehabilitation, and mental health treatment

Maintain regular communication with team members including attendance at weekly team meetings and any offsite treatment team meetings that may be established, as well as regular contact with team members regarding client updates on an ongoing basis

Assist clients to participate in community events and connect with appropriate TAY resources in the community

Coordinate caseload determined by program needs in weekly supervision with Program Manager and by close collaboration with team in weekly meetings

Participate actively in supervision, staff meetings, case conference and all agency meetings in trainings as assigned by Program Manager

Meet required number of direct client service contact hours per week and document all client contacts in compliance with mandated quality assurance standards

Meet all deadlines and comply with agency's and Monterey County's requirements

Engage in outreach events, conferences, open houses, etc. and provide information about (re)MIND to other mental health providers and general public as needed

Availability to work some evenings and/or weekends with advance notice

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

A minimum of one year in recovery and personal experience with mental health issues and/or substance abuse required. Mental health outreach/engagement experience highly desirable

High school diploma or equivalent experience

Peer Specialist Training program and/or WRAP facilitator training a plus

Personal lived experience of psychiatric hospitalization, disability and/or navigating public services a plus

Counseling/mentoring skills and ability to engage clients and family members

Demonstrated ability to interact with and respect differences of opinion, beliefs, culture, appearances and ways of life

Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and ability to type 45 WPM

Valid California Drivers' License with an excellent driving record

Access to a vehicle for work use and valid CA Insurance

Competencies

Knowledge of respective county behavioral health and school systems preferred

Knowledge of various cultural and spiritual understandings of psychosis a plus

Ability to perform some physical tasks, including assisting clients with public transportation, moving, cleaning, etc

Ability to establish trusting, hopeful relationships with clients and their families and collaborate effectively with community partners

Strong communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills

Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively

Openness to learning, immediately applying new information and modifying practices

Ability to be comfortable working in a variety of environments, including schools, job sites, family homes, and other community locations

Demonstrated experience as a team player with a welcoming attitude

Bilingual English/Spanish Highly Desirable, Preferred

Physical Requirements, Use of Equipment, and Work Environment


The position requires sitting at a desk approximately 40% of the time, with standing 20% and walking or driving 40% of the time.

Ability to perform routine bending, stooping, twisting, and reaching. Lifting may be required occasionally of no more than 20 lbs. at a time.

Approximately 40% of the time the employee uses a computer, keyboard, mouse, telephone, mobile phone, fax machine, copier, and video conferencing equipment.

The physical demands described here are representative 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. The work is performed in an office environment and/or at various community locations and requires local travel.

Additional Information

Division:
Early Psychosis

Position: 1.0 FTE

Reports to:
Program Manager

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