Peer Support Specialist Level I Bois Forte

1 day ago


Virginia, United States Range Mental Health Center Full time

Job Title: Peer Support Specialist Level I Bois Forte Job Classification: Non-Exempt Supervisor: Program Supervisor Location: Nett Lake Reservation and Tower Reservation Status: Part-time Payband/Wage Range: $17.00 - $25.00 (Payband 1) BOE Benefits: Including but not limited to: Medical, Dental, Life, 401k, PTO About Our Workplace: Range Mental Health Center is proud to be a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC). The goals of the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics program in MN are to 1) increase access to community-based mental health and substance use disorder services (particularly to under-served communities), 2) advance integration of behavioral health with physical health care, and 3) improve utilization of evidence-based practices on a more consistent basis. Job Summary: The Peer Support Specialist role utilizes personal experiences to collaborate with, coach and challenge clients to view their life situations as an opportunity for growth and change within each individual s recovery. The incumbent provides highly individualized services in the community, promoting individual self-determination and decision-making to individuals with Mental Health or Substance Abuse issues. For this specific position, the Peer Support Specialist work location would be in Bois Forte, the individual will be a member of Bois Forte and be a liaison between Bois Forte and the services provided by RMHC. This is a grant supported position. Duties/Responsibilities: Provide individual and/or group peer support for the people we serve Complete documentation for peer support program per RMHC procedures Assist the people we serve in making progress on treatment plan goals Coordinate and refer clients to services as needed to achieve and maintain their optimal level of functioning Act as an advocate for the people we serve Assist the people we serve in obtaining and maintaining their benefits Provide crisis assistance as needed Support, assist, enable the people we serve to develop and enhance stability, competencies, personal/emotional adjustments and independent living and community skills Attend and actively participate in weekly peer support meeting Attend and participate in multidisciplinary employee meetings, minimum of one time per month or as required Provide program transportation as needed Complete continuing education training of at least 30 hours every two years in areas of mental health recovery, mental health rehabilitative services and peer support. Follow all Federal guidelines in accordance with the Department of Labor s statutes and laws and any other regulatory agencies. Liaison between Bois Forte and services provided by RMHC. Other duties as assigned. Required Skills/Abilities: Reliable transportation to and from work Good verbal and written communication skills Good observation, rapid assessment, and crisis management skills Non-judgmental attitude toward persons with disabilities/cultural differences Ability to be flexible and to work as a team member Good understanding of local and state mental health system Education, Experience and Qualifications: Minnesota driver s license required Must be at least 21 years old Have a High School Diploma or equivalent Have or have had a primary diagnosis of mental illness Be willing to share their experience with recovery Successfully completed the Department approved Certified Peer Specialist training and certification exam Be felony free for at least one year, have no active order for protections, and pass the required background check One year freedom of chemical usage problems Philosophical approach consistent with Range Mental Health Center s mission Physical Requirements: Bois Forte Band Member Ability to lift 25 pounds Ability to deal with significant daily stress Sufficient vision to utilize a computer monitor Sufficient hearing to accurately record or respond to another party both in person, by phone, or in a group setting Ability to climb stairs Maintain an acceptable level of cleanliness and physical appearance EOE/AA



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