Peer Support Specialist Full-Time - Behavioral Health 122

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\u003cp\u003eFounded in 1965, Telecare is a rapidly growing mental health care company dedicated to making a difference for our clients, the community, and our employees. We offer an array of mental health services to adults with serious mental illness. We partner with public sector entities and behavioral health organizations and have over 130 programs and over 4,000 employees across the country. And we\u0027re growing all the time! When you work at Telecare, you help to empower thousands of individuals every day in their journeys of recovery.\u003cstrong\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e
\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTelecare is proud to have been recognized by The Bay Area Business Times as the 9\u003csup\u003eth\u003c/sup\u003e Best Place To Work In the Bay Area for 2020! This is the 18th time we have made the list!\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e
\u003cp\u003eGateway to Recovery serves adults and Transitional Aged Youth (TAY) considered high users of Medi-Cal mental health services and/or long-term locked institutional care. Services are designed using the Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) for 220 members.\u003c/p\u003e
\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEmployment Status:\u003cspan\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e Full-Time\u003c/p\u003e
\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShift:\u0026nbsp; \u003c/strong\u003eVaries as needed\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e
\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDays:\u003cspan\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u0026nbsp;Monday - Friday\u003c/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e
\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePOSITION SUMMARY\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e
\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeer Support Specialists engage, inspire, and facilitate meaningful conversations with members served that assist the person to explore, create, and meet their own recovery goals. Peer Support Specialists provide consultation to the team to promote and reinforce Telecare\u0026rsquo;s Recovery Culture as defined by the Telecare Recovery Centered Clinical System (RCCS), in which each member\u0026rsquo;s point of view and preferences are recognized, understood, respected, and integrated into services and self-help programming. Additionally, Peer Support Specialists respond to critical situations with high level engagement and de-escalation skills which support a least restrictive environment for individuals experiencing an emergency related to a mental health/addiction challenge.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e
\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQUALIFICATIONS\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e
\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRequired: \u003c/span\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e
\u003cp style=\u0022margin-left: 27.0pt;\u0022\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u0026middot;\u003cspan\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh School Diploma or GED required\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e
\u003cp style=\u0022margin-left: 27.0pt;\u0022\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u0026middot;\u003cspan\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuccessful completion of Peer Support Training / Certified Peer Specialist or Peer Employment Training within one (1) year of hire\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e
\u003cp style=\u0022margin-left: 27.0pt;\u0022\u003e\u003cspan style=\u0022color: #222a35;\u0022\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u0026middot;\u003cspan\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExperience as a beneficiary of the Behavioral Health system of care\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e
\u003cp style=\u0022margin-left: 27.0pt;\u0022\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u0026middot;\u003cspan\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMust be at least 18 years of age\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e
\u003cp style=\u0022margin-left: 27.0pt;\u0022\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u0026middot;\u003cspan\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMust be CPR, Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI), and First Aid certified on date of employment or within 60 days of employment and maintain current certification throughout employment \u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e
\u003cp style=\u0022margin-left: 27.0pt;\u0022\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u0026middot;\u003cspan\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll opportunities at Telecare are contingent upon successful completion and receipt of acceptable results of the applicable post-offer physical examination, 2-step PPD test for tuberculosis, acceptable criminal background clearances, excluded party sanctions, and degree or license verification. \u003cstrong\u003ePosition requires driving, valid driver\u0026rsquo;s license, a motor vehicle clearance, and proof of auto insurance is required at time of employment and must be maintained throughout employment.\u003c/strong\u003e Additional regulatory, contractual, or local requirements may apply.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e
\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePreferred:\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e
\u003cp style=\u0022margin-left: 27.0pt;\u0022\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u0026middot;\u003cspan\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBilingual a plus \u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e
\u003cp style=\u0022margin-left: 27.0pt;\u0022\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u0026middot;\u003cspan\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBicultural background/experience preferred \u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e
\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e
\u003cp style=\u0022margin-left: 27.0pt;\u0022\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u0026middot;\u003cspan\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDemonstrates the Telecare mission, purpose, values, and beliefs in everyday language and contact with internal and external stakeholders\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e
\u003cp style=\u0022margin-left: 27.0pt;\u0022\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u0026middot;\u003cspan\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDraws upon own personal recovery experience with mental health/addiction challenges as a basis for engagement with members as a peer, and to validate members\u0026rsquo; own lived experiences\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e
\u003cp style=\u0022margin-left: 27.0pt;\u0022\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u0026middot;\u003cspan\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAssists members with voicing their strengths, interests and goals throughout their services including: goal plans, crisis plans and other methods of expressing individual preferences \u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e
\u003cp style=\u0022margin-left: 27.0pt;\u0022\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u0026middot;\u003cspan\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUtilizes a comprehensive resource guide and educates members served about local community supports and resources\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e
\u003cp style=\u0022margin-left: 27.0pt;\u0022\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u0026middot;\u003cspan\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupports members served in developing strategies to reduce self-stigma\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e
\u003cp style=\u0022margin-left: 27.0pt;\u0022\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u0026middot;\u003cspan\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEngages and communicates with a wide range of members served especially those who are struggling to be active in their own recovery\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e
\u003cp style=\u0022margin-left: 27.0pt;\u0022\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u0026middot;\u003cspan\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAssists members served in all needs including Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e
\u003cp style=\u0022margin-left: 27.0pt;\u0022\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u0026middot;\u003cspan\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eActively participates in multidisciplinary team meetings\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e
\u003cp style=\u0022margin-left: 27.0pt;\u0022\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u0026middot;\u003cspan\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParticipates in verbal de-escalation and physical interventions in emergent situations and is willing and able to assist other staff as needed to maintain a safe, healing environment for all\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e
\u003cp style=\u0022margin-left: 27.0pt;\u0022\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u0026middot;\u003cspan\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTravels locally to provide outreach to members served in the community (program specific)\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e
\u003cp style=\u0022margin-left: 27.0pt;\u0022\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u0026middot;\u003cspan\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMust evade members served in the event of assaultive behavior and pass assault crisis/crisis prevention training\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e
\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuties and responsibilities may be added, deleted and/or changed at the discretion of management.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e
\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition requires transporting Members in own personal vehicle (acceptable driving record and vehicle inspection for safety)\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e
\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSKILLS\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e
\u003cp style=\u0022margin-left: 27.0pt;\u0022\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u0026middot;\u003cspan\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnowledge of and ability to use public transportation\u003cspan\u003e\u0026nbsp; \u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e
\u003cp style=\u0022margin-left: 27.0pt;\u0022\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u0026middot;\u003cspan\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnowledge of the mental illness process\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e
\u003cp style=\u0022margin-left: 27.0pt;\u0022\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u0026middot;\u003cspan\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnowledge of recovery focused, strengths based work in mental health/addiction recovery\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e
\u003cp style=\u0022margin-left: 27.0pt;\u0022\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u0026middot;\u003cspan\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWilling to understand each member\u0026rsquo;s unique circumstances, personal preferences, and goals and incorporate them into daily work as well as any needed crisis response to help the member regain a sense of control\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e
\u003cp style=\u0022margin-left: 27.0pt;\u0022\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u0026middot;\u003cspan\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStrong understanding of recovery and resilience, the value of partnerships with members and member choice, and the balance between protection from harm and personal dignity\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e
\u003cp style=\u0022margin-left: 27.0pt;\u0022\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u0026middot;\u003cspan\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStrong knowledge of relevant community resources and methods for accessing them\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e
\u003cp style=\u0022margin-left: 27.0pt;\u0022\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u0026middot;\u003cspan\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStrong communication, writing, and typing/computer skills\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e
\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePHYSICAL DEMANDS\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e
\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe physical demands here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e
\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe employee is occasionally required to stand, twist, squat, kneel and lift and carry items weighing 25 pounds or less as well as to frequently sit, walk, reach, bend and do simple and firm grasping. The position requires manual deviation, repetition and dexterity.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e
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Company info

Telecare Corporation
Website : http://www.telecarecorp.com