Peer Support Specialist Ws - Chicago, United States - Healthcare Alternative Systems, Inc (H.A.S)

Healthcare Alternative Systems, Inc (H.A.S)

Verified Company

Chicago, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Peer Support Specialist WS
2755 W Armitage Ave

Chicago, IL 60647

Full Time, Non Exempt

Healthcare Alternative Systems, Inc. (H.A.S.) is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization providing behavioral health services to Chicago and the surrounding communities. We offer a continuum of programs addressing substance abuse, mental health, adolescent issues, family relationships, and more. Every year, H.A.S. serves over six thousand individuals.

Benefits:

Competitive hourly salary
Health insurance (PPO, HMO)
Paid Leave
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Flexible spending account (FSA) / Health savings account (HSA)
Life insurance
CEU eligible onsite trainings
Supervision

- $200 Professional Development

Essential Functions:

The Peer Support Specialist primary responsibility is to engage, guide, and assist individuals in the recovery process inclusive of pre-initiation, during treatment, and post treatment.

The PSS acts as a liaison and coordinates services and resources beyond clinical treatment such as education, employment, healthcare, and social engagement to support services.

Peer Support Specialist Responsibilities:

Work closely with Case Manager to coordinate care participants.
Work within the community meeting participants in different locations to assist in finding resources for various life domains including housing, education, transportation, leisure activities, etc.,
Develop short and longterm recovery plans with program participants.
Have regular meetings and conduct weekly recovery checkups with participants regarding their recovery process.
Works with team to determine what services will best to assist participants in recovery process and to achieve participant goals.
Complete WRAP for each participant in caseload.
Enter and upload all needed information the ECR and MHNConnect Portal by established deadline.
Work on and report on target measures as designed by program.
Establish a coaching/mentoring relationship with program participants to support and enhance the participants' recovery process.
Followup with participants regarding access to service needs.
Share own experiences that lead to recovery as a motivator in assisting participants in recovery process.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Peer Support Specialist Qualifications:

Willingness to help participants follow individualized paths to recovery.
Excellent computer knowledge and skills.
Understanding of different philosophies and processes of alcohol and substance use treatment.
Good communication skills.
Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.
Ability to use the computer or willingness to be trained.
Possession of valid Illinois Driver's license and willingness to use personal vehicle in course of employment.

Education and Experience Requirements:

Minimum of a high school diploma or GED from a regionally accredited educational institution which has U.S. Department of Education approval, required.
Certified Recovery Support Specialist (CRSS) obtained within one (1) year from date of employment is required.
Prefer a twoyear minimum in stable recovery.
Should have some familiarity with DMH Rule 132 and its general provisions requirements pertaining to the delivery & documentation of Community Mental Health Services.

**EOE