CPSW

JOB SUMMARY
The Community Peer Support Worker is responsible for providing intensive case management services, developing treatment/service plans, in conjunction with client and other appropriate staff members of State of the Heart Recovery. The Community Peer Support worker will provide services to clients who have been previously incarcerated or are homeless and have co-occurring mental health diagnoses with drug/alcohol dependency. Case management services include crisis intervention, relapse prevention support and emergency services, ongoing psychosocial assessment, family support services, and vocational support.
Responsibilities and Duties:

• Effectively practices under the guidelines Certified Peer Support Workers scope of practice
• Supports persons served with vocational needs; resume building and interview skill building.
• Understands and practices cultural diversity to include selecting appropriate strategies and resources for treatment.
• Communicates regularly with counseling team on clients’ support needs, plans and progress.
• Provides support with housing needs of the persons served.
• Facilitates groups on topics within CPSW scope of practice, housing needs, vocation skill, life skill building, etc.
• Meets with clients to evaluate their support needs
• Creates and tracks goals and tracks progress towards goals with clients
• Document all interactions timely and accurately under the criteria of state licensing and federal regulations
• Identifies care coordination needs and assists in linking clients with a care coordinator
• Works with persons served and primary counselors on aftercare plans
• Work cooperatively with other community resources and referral sources to coordinate services to clients.
• Distribute flyers, brochures, or other informational or educational documents to inform members of a targeted community.
• Contact clients in person, by phone, or in writing to ensure they have completed required or recommended actions.
• Identifies the need for crisis intervention services and seeks immediate assistance from counseling staff
• Maintain updated client records with plans, notes, appropriate forms, or related information.
• Maintains appropriate state license/registration/certification for scope of practice and participates in clinical supervision.

• Active CPSW License

• Have a high school diploma or equivalent; be self-identified as a current or former consumer of mental health or substance abuse services
• Minimum of 3 years in recovery

• Motivation to support others in the recovery process and accept all pathways to recovery
• Sensitivity to individual needs and show respect for a person’s independence and ability
• Experience with or utilization of Medications for Addiction Treatment
• Basic computer skills and software
• Effective de-escalation techniques
• Motivational Interviewing

• Active New Mexico Medicaid Number or obtain within 90 days of employment
• Must have own vehicle and auto insurance to transport clients to and from appointments
• Cleared criminal background check and signed statement regarding felony indictments and/or convictions.
• Cleared TB test results (Current 12 months prior to employment)
• Cleared pre-employment drug screen
• First Aid and CPR certifications obtain within 90 days of employment and maintain current thereafter.
• JOB SUMMARY
  The Community Peer Support Worker is responsible for providing intensive case management services, developing treatment/service plans, in conjunction with client and other appropriate staff members of State of the Heart Recovery. The Community Peer Support worker will provide services to clients who have been previously incarcerated or are homeless and have co-occurring mental health diagnoses with drug/alcohol dependency. Case management…