Coordinator of Peer Support Job Hopkinsville area,Kentucky USA,Healthcare

Position: Coordinator of Peer Support (52644)

Job Details

Job Location
:
Westerfield Building PC 0AV58 - Hopkinsville, KY 42240

Position Type
:
Full Time

Education Level
: 4 Year Degree

Salary Range
: $18.27 - $18.27

Travel Percentage
:
Up to 25%

Job Shift
: 1st shift

Job Category
:
Management

POSITION SUMMARY: The Coordinator of Peer Support provides performance-based, individualized and group supervision for each Peer Support to provide direction to achieve and sustain peer support services. Supervision includes service plan reviews to determine the progress for each individual served. The Coordinator of Peer Support is responsible for modeling and problem-solving with Peer Support to develop strategies to provide culturally competent services, supports and resources for individuals with mental health symptoms.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Supervise no more than 8-10 peers.

Assign cases to Peer Support staff.

Provide supervision as required by Medicaid and/or Department of Behavioral Health.

Assist in planning monthly meetings/supervision with peer support staff.

Assist with ensuring peer staff are kept informed of pertinent agency information and are aware of their individual responsibilities.

Monitor budget with Director of Adult Services to ensure service is financial viable.

Assist in the completion of Department of Behavioral Health forms.

Ensure training curriculum for peer support meets requirements of DBH/DID for staff to provide peer support services.

Assist in the training of new staff that provides peer support services.

Assist in the training of other staff in peer support requirements and benefits, and other topics as needed.

Act as a liaison for community partners and other service providers regarding all aspects of peer support, including initial investigations of complaints and grievances.

Attend community meetings on behalf of Life Skills, Inc as needed and appropriate.

Provide Peer Support Services as needed.

Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Indicate the necessary education and/or experience required for the position. Include any licenses, certifications, and/or registrations required for the position.

A bachelor’s degree in a Human Services related field and three years of experience, (one of which should be providing Peer Support services preferred)

A high school diploma and 5 years of experience providing Peer Support services preferred
The ability to provide performance-based supervision and support the professional development of others
Experience working with individuals who have complex behavioral health needs
An understanding of and experience with different client-serving systems, including education, mental health, jail, courts, health and others
An extensive knowledge of community resources
Must be available during regular work hours as well as some evenings and weekends
Excellent communication, organizational skills are necessary
Ability to work independently
Driver’s license and ability to travel is required

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