Peer Support Specialist

7 days ago

Omaha, Nebraska, United States Children's Careers Full time $45,000 - $55,000 per year

Schedule: Wednesday and Saturday 7p-7a

At Children's Nebraska, our mission is to improve the life of every child through exceptional care, advocacy, research and education. As the state's only full-service pediatric healthcare center, we provide comprehensive, holistic care to our patients and families—from primary and specialty care to behavioral health services and everything in between. Dedicated to a People First culture, we foster an environment with joy, belonging, wellbeing, learning and growth. Turn your passion into purpose and make a difference where it matters most. 

A Brief Overview

Provides support and recovery training to individuals receiving services. Assists in maintaining a safe environment, acts as an advocate for the needs and rights of patients, provides empathic, active listening skills, engagement and support, case management and ensures a recovery-oriented environment throughout the unit. In addition, provides indirect unit support needs related to supplies and equipment.

Essential Functions

  • Provides peer support to engage individuals in a recovery partnership and assists in identifying participant's hopes and dreams and the solutions they are seeking. 
  • Teaches recovery and life skills using recovery tools. 
  • Models hope, personal responsibility and self-advocacy to demonstrate how recovery goals can be respectfully met and how a belief in self is maintained. 
  • Assists in developing natural supports and community living. 
  • Cultivates connectedness in the person's life (self, others, the environment, and to meaning and purpose). 
  • Coordinates with the individual's clinical team and other supports to arrange services or resources to help the individual achieve their goals. 
  • Completes clinical documentation as required. 
  • Understands and adheres to organization's compliance standards as they appear in the Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policies. 
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED Required

Experience Qualifications

  • Minimum of 18 years of age Required and
  • Lived experience with mental health and/or substance use challenges Required
  • Healthcare student or comparable work experience in a health care environment Preferred

Skills and Abilities

  • Excellent communication and behavioral management skills that promote safety Basic computer skills Ability to problem solve Ability to document per regulatory guidelines Effective communication skills

Licenses and Certifications

  • Peer Employment Training - Certification as a Peer Support Specialist Required
  • BLS - Basic Life Support Required

Children's is an equal opportunity employer, embracing and valuing the unique strengths and differences of people. We cultivate an inclusive environment of respect and trust where we all belong. We do not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, age, gender identity, religion, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. 

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