Peer Support Specialist

5 days ago

Spokane, Washington, United States Catholic Charities Eastern Washington Full time
Job Description

Job Summary:

This position is responsible for providing peer support services for households living at Catalyst emergency supportive housing project. The clients residing at Catalyst are formerly homeless persons who may have behavioral health challenges, substance addiction history as well as barriers to employment and recovery.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide peer support services to assist persons living in Catalyst, adhering to SAMHSA best practice guidelines.
  • Teach clients how to navigate community-based services and organizations.
  • Manage a caseload of clients to empower them to problem solve and find their own solutions.
  • Provide consistency and support to promote client progress and accountability.
  • Collaborate with the Integrated Case Management team to ensure behavioral health and physical health needs of clients are being addressed.
  • Model personal responsibility, self-advocacy, and hopefulness.
  • Maintain professional boundaries and participate in training as requested.
  • Accurately account for time worked according to agency standards.
  • Work with the Catalyst team to ensure outcomes of grant agreements, contracts, MOU's and other commitments of the program are met.
  • Utilize administrative, fiscal, physical, and technical safeguards to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and security of CCEW client protected health information (PHI), per regulations outlined in the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA).
  • Regularly utilize all forms of communication and database practices necessary for this position and as directed by supervisor.
  • As a mandated reporter, follow all procedures outlined in agency policies and procedures to report to the proper agency when there is suspicion and/or confirmation that a child or adult has been a victim of abuse or neglect.
  • Obtain Peer Certification from DBHR within 6 months of employment.
  • Adhere to the tenants of Catholic Social Teaching.
  • Perform related functions as assigned to support program success as well as the mission and core values of Catholic Charities.

Requirements:

  • High school diploma or GED.
  • One year of successful work experience.
  • Lived experience that allows the successful candidate to understand and relate to program clients.

Certifications/Licenses:

  • Valid Driver's License.
  • Successful background check applicable to position.
  • DBHR Peer Training certification within 6 months of start date.

Physical Abilities:

  • Regularly sit, stand, climb, walk, talk, hear.
  • Frequently lift up to 10 pounds, pull/push, carry, grasp, reach.
  • Occasionally crawl, stoop, kneel.
  • Clearly see 20+ feet, with or without corrective lenses, ability to focus.

Mental & Other Skills/Abilities:

  • Adaptability: ability to adapt to changes, delays or unexpected events in the work environment.
  • Analytical Ability: ability to maintain focus for extended periods of time.
  • Attendance: ability to consistently arrive and be able to work as scheduled.
  • Computer/Technical Ability: proficient in the use of Word Processing software, Spreadsheet software, Internet software, database software.
  • Dependability: ability to follow instructions, both in written and verbal format.
  • Interpersonal Skills: ability to maintain satisfactory relationships with others.
  • Judgment: ability to make prudent and timely decisions.
  • Language Ability: ability to read and interpret documents.
  • Mathematical Ability: ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure.
  • Motor Coordination: the ability to coordinate eyes, hands, fingers, and feet accurately.
  • Problem Solving Ability: ability to identify and/or prevent problems before they occur.
  • Quality Management: ability to complete duties, on time and with absolute precision.
  • Reasoning Ability: ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables.

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