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    Peer Support Specialist - Denver, United States - Rocky Mountain Human Services

    Rocky Mountain Human Services
    Rocky Mountain Human Services Denver, United States

    3 weeks ago

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    Job DetailsJob LocationMain Office
    • Denver, COPosition TypeFull TimeSalary Range$ $21.
    63 HourlyDescriptionWe value an equitable and inclusive workplace and seek candidates with diverse backgrounds and abilitiesWhy work at Rocky Mountain Human Services?You will have the opportunity to contribute to an organization that is dedicated to embracing the power of community to support individuals and families in creating their future.

    RMHS provides great benefits such as:
    Employer paid medical options, dental, and vision benefitsGenerous paid time off such as vacation, sick, personal, and holidaysLife and disability insuranceTuition reimbursement (full-time employees only)Mileage reimbursement403(B) with company matchEmployee assistance programGeneral DescriptionThe Peer Support Specialist
    • State Hospital Team provides peer support services alongside the Clinical Care Management Team by assisting clients with their stabilization and recovery.
    Peer Support Specialists work individually with clients to help with skill building, goal development, advocacy, information, and encouragement while those clients transition into the community from intensive behavioral health treatment settings. Active client contact is a primary objective of this position.

    The peer will provide support services to persons with behavioral health and substance use disorders as they transition into their home community and engage in treatment services that help to stabilize their condition.

    Working collaboratively with the treatment team for each client, to include the Clinical Care Managers, Community Mental health Centers and Primary Care Provider, the Peer Support Specialist assists clients across all stages of the recovery process including transitioning back to their home communities.

    The Peer Support Specialist
    • State Hospital Team is required to follow the Colorado Mental Health Hospital at Pueblo and the Colorado Mental Health Hospital at Fort Logan infectious disease and drug screening policies and procedures, including but not limited to compliance with COVID, Flu, Hepatitis-B, Tuberculosis vaccine, fingerprinting and urinalysis testing requirements.

    Essential DutiesPeer Support ServicesMeet with identified clients to provide a calm and reassuring presence and begin working with clients on their goals for transition to their home community.

    Travel to various treatment and community settings to meet members for initial and ongoing peer support.

    Respond to requests from staff for peer support for a client, including timely outreach to the client, and follow-up with the staff on the outcome of the request.

    Attend regular team meetings to discuss client cases and provide feedback to the team.
    Attend and participate in regular supervisionBuild relationships with clients using peer specialist and other training (e.g.

    Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP); supporting clients as needed to promote recovery presenting personal recovery experiences in a positive and therapeutic manner, without glorifying problem experiences.

    Works with a team and individually to provide necessary support to clients and assist them in the development of problem solving, decision making, and realistic goal setting.

    Support includes advocacy, education, and mentoring, as needed.
    Present educational programs to providers or clients as needed.
    DocumentationEnsure that client contact is documented in a timely manner as required by the contract.
    Complete paperwork as required by the Community Transitions programs.
    Write and submit reports, as needed in a timely manner.

    Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesThe Peer Specialist must model recovery-oriented behaviors, encourage client engagement, seek opportunities to coach social skills, foster optimism, and bolster hope.

    Additionally, the Peer Specialist will assist in the development of problem-solving skills, constructive negotiation, decision-making skills and realistic goal setting.

    The vehicle for fostering these skills are built upon the common factors of trust, empathy, and rapport, all the while maintaining appropriate boundaries commensurate with the Peer Support Specialist paraprofessional role.

    QualificationsMinimum QualificationsHigh School Diploma or equivalent (required).Personal lived experience with mental health issues and recovery.2 years experience working in a peer support specialist or similar role.


    Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
    Peer Specialist Training Certificate that includes the Colorado State Core Competencies. Wellness and Recovery Action Plan (WRAP)

    Training Course.

    Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI), Mental Health First Aid, CPR/AED and motivational interviewing (required within six months of hire) oPreferred QualificationsAssociates degree or higher in behavioral health field preferred.

    Previous experience working in behavioral healthcare.

    Bilingual- SpanishDriving Category- RequirementsDriving Category B:
    Employees who may drive RMHS or personal vehicles for business purposes. Category B employees may transport other employees but will not transport RMHS clients.

    Valid driver's licenseProof of motor vehicle insurancePersonal vehicle in good operating condition for use during work, including transporting individualsNo major violations in the past three years.

    No more than two moving violations in the past three yearsAbility to meet and maintain agency driving requirements and operate agency vehiclesDrivers must upload proof of ongoing auto insurance every 6 months into Paycom/Relias.

    Any Accidents and/or damages while using a personal vehicle for work purposes shall be the sole responsibility of the employee.

    RMHS is not responsible for any damage incurred to the employee's personal property.
    Physical RequirementsSedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.#J-18808-Ljbffr
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