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    Peer Specialist - Providence, United States - Care New England Health System

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    This position is eligible for a $2,000.00 sign on bonus.


    Job Summary:


    The Providence Center Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) provides peer support services, serves as a consumer advocate, provides consumers with written and experiential information and resources to promote recovery.

    The CPS will perform a wide range of tasks which will assist consumers in regaining control over their own lives and over their recovery process.

    They will coordinate with multidisciplinary Integrated Health Home treatment teams to identify, support, assess and address consumers barriers to achieving goals and objectives.


    Duties and Responsibilities:
    include the following. Other duties may be assigned.


    As a member of the Peer Specialist team, the Peer Specialist will mentor and provide Recovery based coaching for SPMI clients to assist the client in pursuing his/her individual health and wellness journey.

    Provides individualized health coaching to clients in obtaining their health objectives.

    Support in managing their mental and physical health.

    Supports clients in learning how to make good choices for themselves.


    Creates and adapts wellness objectives to overcome barriers to good mental and physical health based on needs of, and with input from, clients.

    Co-facilitates groups/classes to support improved health outcomes for SPMI clients


    Works closely with Integrated Health Home (IHH) teams to engage clients in appropriate services and resources and assist with coordination of care.


    Promotes consumer engagement in therapy with clinicians, engagement with psychiatric appointments, compliance with the healthcare registry, involvement and engagement with wellness services and engagement with primary care.

    Completes all tracking and reporting requirements for outcomes and evaluation

    Maintains appropriate professional standards and provides appropriate follow-up for consumers.

    Provides self-help recovery services (WRAP, Pathways to Recovery) and other peer wellness services

    Coordinates with IHH teams at the Center to expand the reach of wellness/health focused peer specialist services.

    Requirements:
    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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    High School diploma/GED.

    Peer Specialist Certification preferred (TPC will help obtain).

    Life experience which can be shared with other consumers.


    Someone who views consumer needs with a high priority and who would be a strong advocate for them with other treatment providers.

    Knowledge and experience in accessing community resources (such as; housing, medical, financial). Someone who espouses a strong desire to help others.

    Experience in Behavioral and/or medical health preferred. Computer experience preferred.

    Knowledge of recovery-based concepts.

    Use of personal vehicles not required in this position however would be beneficial. If utilized must have valid driver's license and insured auto.

    Good communication skills. Good organizational skills. Personal resilience.

    Exhibit enthusiasm, respect, adaptability, flexibility, and spirit of cooperation in the work environment

    Demonstrate ways to become empowered and self-responsible.

    Demonstrate ability to work with consumers with diverse backgrounds.


    Care New England Health System (CNE) and its member institutions; Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group, and our Wellness Center, are trusted organizations fueling the latest advances in medical research, attracting the nations top specialty-trained doctors, and honing renowned services and innovative programs to engage in the important discussions people need to have about their health.


    Americans with Disability Act Statement:

    External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job-specific functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation, to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis.


    EEOC Statement:
    Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status

    Ethics Statement:

    Employee conducts himself/herself consistent with the ethical standards of the organization including, but not limited to hospital policy, mission, vision, and values.


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