Peer Recovery Specialist II (ACT)
City of Norfolk, Virginia, MN, United States
The Norfolk Community Services Board (NCSB) provides treatment, support, and education to the community with a focus on mental illness, substance use disorders, intellectual/developmental disabilities, and housing and homelessness. The NCSB offers services to individuals in acute crisis as well as integrated, person-centered, and recovery-oriented programming for those needing assistance and support to stabilize in the community.
Today, the NCSB provides treatment and rehabilitation services to over 6,000 Norfolk citizens yearly. The NCSB seeks team members interested in providing skilled services in a public service environment and dedicated to supporting a positive work and treatment environment.
The NCSB is seeking a Peer Recovery Specialist III. Using their own recovery experience, the Peer Recovery Specialist is responsible for developing and supporting peer involvement with the ACT team consumers by providing individual and group activities that promote recovery and community integration.
Department Hiring Salary Range: $47,262 - $54,234
Essential functions include but are not limited to:
Provides peer counseling to ACT consumers who need high levels of advocacy by providing supportive counseling to achieve recovery goals, motivational enhancement, and assistance with the development of problem-solving skills. Fosters hope for recovery through education and self-esteem building exercises.
Assessment of recovery goals and needs; updates treatment plans as necessary to capture peer counseling services.
Prepares for and facilitates wellness, skill-building, and socialization groups.
Links and assists the individual directly for the purpose of obtaining needed resources, services, and supports (i.e., entitlements, substance abuse treatment, medical care, food, skill training, crisis stabilization, housing, etc.). Assistance also includes advocating for the consumer in order to procure needed resources or services, while empowering the individual to be as independent as possible. May include transportation.
Monitors progress, service delivery, physical and mental stability, and consumer satisfaction.
Collaborates with internal and external providers and significant others as necessary for continuity of care.
Assists ACT consumers with activities of daily living and improving healthy socialization.
Assists in the provision of medical services, such as delivering and monitoring medications, and attending medical appointments.
Maintains records related to service delivery according to applicable ethical requirements and the requirements of the NCSB and other regulatory agencies (Federal, State, and other).
Participates in team meetings, clinical staffing and supervision.
Establishes and maintains inter-agency working relationships regarding the provision of ACT services and other supportive services.
Participates in professional development training, seminars, and conferences pertaining to the operation of NCSB Continuing Care and Clinical Services, as well as Peer Services.
Performs other related duties as required.
Work requires knowledge of a specific vocational, administrative, or technical nature which may be obtained with a two-year associate's degree, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Over one year experience working with adults with behavioral health disorders.
Preferred Education / Experience
High School Education or GED.
At least one year experience working with adults with severe mental illness.
LIFE EXPERIENCE in order to relate to consumers as a peer in recovery.
Valid driver's license.
Certified Peer Specialist and WRAP Facilitator Certification preferred.
Certified or certifiable in TOVA.
Certified Peer Specialist.
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Today, the NCSB provides treatment and rehabilitation services to over 6,000 Norfolk citizens yearly. The NCSB seeks team members interested in providing skilled services in a public service environment and dedicated to supporting a positive work and treatment environment.
The NCSB is seeking a Peer Recovery Specialist III. Using their own recovery experience, the Peer Recovery Specialist is responsible for developing and supporting peer involvement with the ACT team consumers by providing individual and group activities that promote recovery and community integration.
Department Hiring Salary Range: $47,262 - $54,234
Essential functions include but are not limited to:
Provides peer counseling to ACT consumers who need high levels of advocacy by providing supportive counseling to achieve recovery goals, motivational enhancement, and assistance with the development of problem-solving skills. Fosters hope for recovery through education and self-esteem building exercises.
Assessment of recovery goals and needs; updates treatment plans as necessary to capture peer counseling services.
Prepares for and facilitates wellness, skill-building, and socialization groups.
Links and assists the individual directly for the purpose of obtaining needed resources, services, and supports (i.e., entitlements, substance abuse treatment, medical care, food, skill training, crisis stabilization, housing, etc.). Assistance also includes advocating for the consumer in order to procure needed resources or services, while empowering the individual to be as independent as possible. May include transportation.
Monitors progress, service delivery, physical and mental stability, and consumer satisfaction.
Collaborates with internal and external providers and significant others as necessary for continuity of care.
Assists ACT consumers with activities of daily living and improving healthy socialization.
Assists in the provision of medical services, such as delivering and monitoring medications, and attending medical appointments.
Maintains records related to service delivery according to applicable ethical requirements and the requirements of the NCSB and other regulatory agencies (Federal, State, and other).
Participates in team meetings, clinical staffing and supervision.
Establishes and maintains inter-agency working relationships regarding the provision of ACT services and other supportive services.
Participates in professional development training, seminars, and conferences pertaining to the operation of NCSB Continuing Care and Clinical Services, as well as Peer Services.
Performs other related duties as required.
Work requires knowledge of a specific vocational, administrative, or technical nature which may be obtained with a two-year associate's degree, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Over one year experience working with adults with behavioral health disorders.
Preferred Education / Experience
High School Education or GED.
At least one year experience working with adults with severe mental illness.
LIFE EXPERIENCE in order to relate to consumers as a peer in recovery.
Valid driver's license.
Certified Peer Specialist and WRAP Facilitator Certification preferred.
Certified or certifiable in TOVA.
Certified Peer Specialist.
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