State of South Carolina
Peer Support Specialist / Client Advocate Assistant (Coastal Empire)
State of South Carolina, Columbia, South Carolina, United States
Are you passionate about making a real difference in people's lives? Join our team at the Office of Mental Health where we are dedicated to providing compassionate and accessible care to our community. We are seeking a
Peers Support Specialist
who is motivated to help individuals and families navigate life's challenges and achieve long-term wellness. If you want to use your skills to build a healthier, more resilient community, we encourage you to apply.
This position is located at the SC Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) - Office of Mental Health, Coastal Empire Community Mental Health Center, 1050 Ribaut Rd, Beaufort, SC 29902.
Responsibilities
Serve as an active member of the patient’s treatment team. Advocate for services requested by the patient. Cultivate the patient’s ability to make informed, independent choices, set goals, and assist in gaining information and support from the community. Plan activities with the patient that lead to improved self-concepts through empowerment and self-determination opportunities.
Teach and model the importance of medication adherence, effective communication with doctors and other caregivers. Use personal recovery stories to offer hope of recovery from mental illness and teach coping strategies. Assist the patient in participating in the development of their Individual Plan of Care, Psychiatric Advance Directive, and/or crisis plan to facilitate or avoid/shorten hospitalizations.
Provide peer support services with the First Episode Psychosis / NAVIGATE comprehensive treatment program, leading individual and/or group activities from the Individual Resiliency Training model and supplemental peer support models. Participate in weekly treatment team meetings for the FEP/NAVIGATE Program. Provide weekly updates on patient status and assist with scheduling and coordinating other services related to the FEP/NAVIGATE program.
Document all services provided with adherence to SCOMH QA standards. Keep track of and manage all personal records related to credentialing and re-credentialing of peer support services. Participate in continuing education for re-credentialing and training related to best practices. Complete quarterly Peer Support Evaluations with patients.
Complete documentation for services and contacts in compliance with SCOMH Policies and Procedures. Work with supervisor to create an annual report for Center and FEP programs to be submitted to SCOMH for DHHS within 60 days of the end of the fiscal year.
Comply with the SCOMH Compliance Plan and all legal responsibilities and requirements in performing job duties.
Qualifications
A high school diploma and relevant human services or social services experience.
Valid SC Driver’s License.
A bachelor’s degree in social science.
Current or former consumer of mental health services, with one year participation in local or national consumer movement and ability to demonstrate recovery expertise.
Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus.
Additional Requirements
Ability to lift up to fifty (50) pounds; ability to see, hear at normal volumes, stand, walk, reach, pull, stoop, bend, and climb at least two (2) flights of stairs. Ability to tolerate noise level and circulate in patient areas for long periods. Must be able to work with repetitive patient behaviors. Possible exposure to blood/body fluids.
Post‑Hire Training
Complete and pass a 40‑hour certification training approved and sponsored by SCOMH and continuing education programs of at least 20 hours per year as required by the Office of Consumer Affairs, along with training required by the local mental health center as a provider site.
The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions such as lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.
Benefits
Health, dental, vision, long‑term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children.
15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
15 days sick leave per year
13 paid holidays
Paid Parental Leave
S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available.
Retirement benefit choices:
State Retirement Plan
State Optional Retirement Program
*Enrollment in one of the listed plans is required for all FTE employees; refer to the contribution section of hyperlinked retirement sites for the current contribution rate of gross pay.
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Peers Support Specialist
who is motivated to help individuals and families navigate life's challenges and achieve long-term wellness. If you want to use your skills to build a healthier, more resilient community, we encourage you to apply.
This position is located at the SC Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) - Office of Mental Health, Coastal Empire Community Mental Health Center, 1050 Ribaut Rd, Beaufort, SC 29902.
Responsibilities
Serve as an active member of the patient’s treatment team. Advocate for services requested by the patient. Cultivate the patient’s ability to make informed, independent choices, set goals, and assist in gaining information and support from the community. Plan activities with the patient that lead to improved self-concepts through empowerment and self-determination opportunities.
Teach and model the importance of medication adherence, effective communication with doctors and other caregivers. Use personal recovery stories to offer hope of recovery from mental illness and teach coping strategies. Assist the patient in participating in the development of their Individual Plan of Care, Psychiatric Advance Directive, and/or crisis plan to facilitate or avoid/shorten hospitalizations.
Provide peer support services with the First Episode Psychosis / NAVIGATE comprehensive treatment program, leading individual and/or group activities from the Individual Resiliency Training model and supplemental peer support models. Participate in weekly treatment team meetings for the FEP/NAVIGATE Program. Provide weekly updates on patient status and assist with scheduling and coordinating other services related to the FEP/NAVIGATE program.
Document all services provided with adherence to SCOMH QA standards. Keep track of and manage all personal records related to credentialing and re-credentialing of peer support services. Participate in continuing education for re-credentialing and training related to best practices. Complete quarterly Peer Support Evaluations with patients.
Complete documentation for services and contacts in compliance with SCOMH Policies and Procedures. Work with supervisor to create an annual report for Center and FEP programs to be submitted to SCOMH for DHHS within 60 days of the end of the fiscal year.
Comply with the SCOMH Compliance Plan and all legal responsibilities and requirements in performing job duties.
Qualifications
A high school diploma and relevant human services or social services experience.
Valid SC Driver’s License.
A bachelor’s degree in social science.
Current or former consumer of mental health services, with one year participation in local or national consumer movement and ability to demonstrate recovery expertise.
Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus.
Additional Requirements
Ability to lift up to fifty (50) pounds; ability to see, hear at normal volumes, stand, walk, reach, pull, stoop, bend, and climb at least two (2) flights of stairs. Ability to tolerate noise level and circulate in patient areas for long periods. Must be able to work with repetitive patient behaviors. Possible exposure to blood/body fluids.
Post‑Hire Training
Complete and pass a 40‑hour certification training approved and sponsored by SCOMH and continuing education programs of at least 20 hours per year as required by the Office of Consumer Affairs, along with training required by the local mental health center as a provider site.
The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions such as lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.
Benefits
Health, dental, vision, long‑term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children.
15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
15 days sick leave per year
13 paid holidays
Paid Parental Leave
S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available.
Retirement benefit choices:
State Retirement Plan
State Optional Retirement Program
*Enrollment in one of the listed plans is required for all FTE employees; refer to the contribution section of hyperlinked retirement sites for the current contribution rate of gross pay.
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