Peer Support Specialist

THE CENTER FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES THERAPEUTIC SERVICES PEER SUPPORT SPECIALIST Job Description REQUIRED: Certified Peer Support Specialist-Youth credential from the MS Department of Mental Health (CPSSP-Y) GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The Peer Support Specialist provides support for the Therapeutic Services programs by providing non-clinical activities with a rehabilitation and resiliency/recovery focus for children and families served.

Peer Support Specialists provide appropriate support, information, and materials to enhance community living skills, community integration, rehabilitation, resiliency and recovery services within agency policies and priorities. Peer Support Specialists support program staff and assist the Clinical Director and Clinical Supervisors as needed and when directed.

This is a part-time contract position.

QUALIFICATIONS

Certified Peer Support Specialist-Youth credential from the MS Department of Mental Health (CPSSP-Y) Ability to work cooperatively with different types of personalities. Knowledge and understanding of word processing programs, e-mail, and the internet. Ability to maintain confidential information. Ability to prioritize multiple tasks.

Knowledge and understanding of issues and dynamics within families in crisis. Ability to work cooperatively with different types of personalities. Ability to facilitate both group and individual services for CFCF clients and families. ACCOUNTABILITY: The Peer Support Specialist is hired by the Clinical Director. The Peer Support Specialist reports directly to the Outpatient Supervisor who is responsible for his/her performance evaluations.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Demonstrate acceptable level of commitment to the Core Values and Mission of The Center for Children and Families. Maintain all confidential information. Maintains and updates EHR as per program requirements. Initiates contact with families and provides specific, measurable, individualized services to each client served.

Maintain contact with entire case load as per program requirements. Provide assistance to Family Therapists by enhancing natural supports through the provision of rehabilitation and resiliency services for the children and families served by Therapeutic Services. Maintain a high level of communication with therapists regarding updates and changes in client.

progress, including coordinating between weekly team meetings. Participate in weekly supervision along with therapists to discuss cases. Attend staff meetings and assist in the evaluation of the program. Complete case notes and summary forms weekly. Participate in peer file review of records as needed and obtain needed signatures from clients when requested.

Complete all necessary training. Attend trainings, seminars, and meetings as requested by the Program Director/Supervisor. Participate in performance evaluations of this position as directed by the Clinical Director. Provide assistance to the Clinical Director/Clinical Supervisors as needed and when requested. Other duties as assigned.