JBCR Peer Support Specialist, Part-Time; Hays

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The part-time JBCR Peer Support Specialist will meet with individuals in the competency restoration program, housed in the Hays County jail. This position will lead groups and meet with individuals in a supportive manner, sharing lived experiences and helping with goal development, community reintegration, skill development, and competency restoration.

• Engages in face-to-face contact with peers to help assess their needs, provide peer support, education, and help facilitate referrals to social services.
• Participates as a member of the interdisciplinary team. Maintains open communication with the program/unit director and other professional staff.
• Works collaboratively with trainers and clinical staff to enhance the overall quality of clinical care and incorporate peer groups into the clinical care of the consumers.
• Make use of Competency education materials and be knowledgeable in their use.
• Develops, coordinates, and implements the provision of peer group meetings and consumer-to-consumer discussion groups that will enhance consumers' ability to better manage their needs.
• Provides peers and their families with information on community and Agency resources.
• Encourages peers to attend consumer meetings/support groups and supports their efforts to develop empowerment skills through self-advocacy.
• Advocates for peers to ensure that needs are met both within the Agency and the community.
• Demonstrates professional conduct in all work behavior.
• Comply with agency policies and procedures, accrediting/regulatory bodies, and performance contract documentation requirements.
• Integrates principles of substance abuse recovery as appropriate.

• A Current Certification as a Mental Health Peer Specialist is Preferred or Recovery Support Peer Specialist, but not **
• Share their recovery story with incoming and current clientele as a way of inspiring HOPE that people can and do recover from the life disruptions often associated with mental health challenges.
• Provide practical, real-world support in coping with life's day-to-day demands through modeling and
• Hill Country MHDD Centers will pay for the Mental Health Peer Specialist certification training ($900) for a candidate who comes to the table with a working knowledge of what peer support is and is not.
• A qualified candidate will recognize Peer Support as a profession as well as an ongoing effort to promote change within the system of care by advocating for person-centered care and honoring the voice and choice of service participants.

• High School Diploma or GED
• To be far enough along in your own recovery journey to walk alongside others on their journey.
• Maintain a valid Texas state Driver's License and auto insurance.
• Complete and maintain both CPR certification and Prevention and Management of Aggressive Behavior training within the first 3 months of employment, and maintain certification without interruption thereafter.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is preferred but not required.

• Computer skills to utilize our Electronic Health Record to submit timely and accurate documentation.
• Employ excellent verbal and written communication skills to engage and report effectively.
• Maintain a well-organized schedule while allowing room for flexibility and adjustments with up to 25% travel.
• Maintain accurate and timely collaborative documentation with adherence to HIPAA regulations.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation and collaborate with youth and families served to develop treatment planning.
• Adapt approach to meet all types of communication styles and personalities while effectively implementing solutions that work.
• Employ excellent verbal and written communication…