Peer Mentor

2 weeks ago

Springfield, United States Envision Unlimited Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionDescription:

Summary:

Peer Counselors (PC) will provide direct service to individuals who are receiving treatment at the State Operated Mental Health Facility. The program is designed to provide brief, supportive, goal directed counseling to consumers scheduled for discharge. Once in the community we will provide linkage case management to assist consumers successfully achieve independent living goals and maximize their quality of life. PM’s will provide encouragement and support to aid the client to fully engage in the process.


Essential Responsibilities, include but are not limited to:

  • Adhere to a schedule consistent with client availability.
  • Be available to work in the facility, client’s home or in the community.
  • Provide education, technical assistance and support to Consumers and family members.
  • Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability with changes to program needs and schedule as the need arises.
  • Provide documentation (case notes) as required by the program.
  • Maintain consistent schedule of visitation to ensure optimum success of transition.

Overall, Job Performance:

  • Adhere to all the Policies and Procedures of Envision Unlimited.
  • At all times, maintain confidentiality according to the Illinois Mental Health code and Confidentiality Act.
  • Maintain a professional attitude in conduct, and when interacting with other staff, clients, and outside personnel. Demonstrate conduct and behaviors consistent with agency mission and policies.
  • Respond sensitively to the diverse populations of the agency, including persons with disabilities and/or mental illness.
  • Punctuality. Arrives to work, meetings, and all work-related functions on time. Report any absence, tardiness, or schedule change to supervisor as soon as possible.
  • Maintain appropriate attendance record using Paylocity.
  • Attend individual weekly supervision at scheduled time, having prepared questions/concerns and ready to report on progress and productivity. Seek supervision as needed.
  • Attend internal and/or external trainings when available and approved (minimum of 15 hours/year). Attend agency trainings as required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

No supervisory responsibilities.


OTHER EXPECTATIONS

Employees shall respect the diversity of all individuals (e.g., clients, co-workers, stakeholders) and refrain from any form of discrimination and/or based upon a person’s legally protected characteristics or conduct, including but not limited to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, and gender identity or expression.


Employees share the responsibility of creating and maintaining a welcoming, supportive, and inclusive work environment.


The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and/or skills required of all employees so classified.


PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 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.


While performing the duties of this job, physical requirements may include standing, walking, and sitting; seeing; hearing and listening; clear speech; dexterity and use of hands and fingers.


WORK ENVIRONMENT


The work environment described here is representative of that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.


The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate. The work environment may include any or all of the following: working alone; working with others, verbal contact with others and face-to-face contact.

Requirements:

QUALIFICATIONS


To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.


EDUCATION, SKILLS, and/or EXPERIENCE

  • Must possess High School Diploma or GED and Certified Recovery Support Specialist credential (or be in the process of taking the CRSS Text).
  • Requires 1 year of experience within the mental health, substance use treatment or social service field. Internships will be considered.
  • Must be able to use their lived mental health recovery experience to help others in the process of recovery.
  • Must possess a valid driver's license, be approved to drive agency vehicles through agency insurance, and pass a required criminal background check.
  • Must possess basic computer skills in excel, email and word documents.
  • Strong preference for people with lived experiences in the mental health treatment, especially people who have transitioned from hospital settings or institutional care to the community.
  • Knowledge of Community Mental Health, Health Care, long term care and nursing facilities needed.

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