Job Description

The Peer Specialist/Behavioral Health Tech is an individual with SMI, who mentors others with SMI. The Peer Specialist/Behavioral Health Tech provides health promotion services including health education, psycho-education, prevention and outreach as well as providing support to medical staff through all phases of client care from arrival through discharge

The Peer Specialist/Behavioral Health Tech must demonstrate personal accountability with duties including:

• Communicating client status and ensuring accurate paperwork
• Coordinating client interviews (entry and discharge)
• Documenting every 15 minutes the locations of each client as well as the ongoing observance of client behaviors and activities.
• Collecting client vitals and recording them.
• Conducting client admissions.
• Furnishing client meals and refreshments.
• Conducting client fresh air breaks and group activities.
• Maintaining fresh laundry and linens.
• Assisting clients with their needs which vary from providing clothing/shower items to simply being an empathetic listener.
• Performing basic housekeeping duties as needed; sweeping, mopping, and cleaning counters.
• Using personal protective gear, particularly gloves, for all situations requiring this safety measure.
• Removing all trash prior to shifts end.
• Completing required documentation and performing given procedures to meet funding and accreditation requirements.
• Participate in the development of person-centered Wellness and Recovery plans that integrate all clinical and non-clinical health-care related needs and services with the individual and the CCT
• Encourages and supports his/her peers in achieving the goals described in the individuals Wellness and Recovery plan
• Support and encourage their peers to be effective self-advocates
• Promotes and encourages recovery based on SAMHSAs Guiding Principles of Recovery
• Apply Motivational Interviewing strategies to effectively engage service recipients
• Apply Collaborative Care techniques as presented in the IMPACT model of integrated healthcare
• Provide health promotion activities to other individuals with SMI and encourage participation in health promotion activities that are available in the community
• assist and support clients with referrals and linkages to community and social support services
• Facilitate Psycho-educational activities for groups and individuals in accordance with the approved curriculum Solutions for Wellness and Team Solutions

Essential Qualifications:

Certifications/Licensures:

• HIV/AIDS 104 Basic Education and valid CPR Certificates are required. 20 hours of continuing education required annually.
• Must hold a current Peer Certification as CPPS and/or CPRS from Florida Certification Board or must be able to obtain certification within 6 months of employment.

Education:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent

Experience and Competencies:

• Training and or Experience in Crisis Intervention Preferred
• Must be a current recipient of behavioral health services with a minimum of two years in recovery (mental health and, if applicable, substance abuse).
• Must have the ability to perform basic computer operations including email and filling out electronic forms.
• Caring heart and ability to handle stressful situations
• Hands on and electronic training are provided covering a broad spectrum of topics involved with client care, psychology and addiction field
• Ability to meet GCC insurance requirements for driving an agency vehicle
• Ability to meet requirements of Department of Children and Families/Department Correction background check

Who We AreSince 1973, WestCare has provided health and human services with a commitment to delivering high-quality and cost-effective services that empower people to transform their lives.THE MISSION.We are resolutely dedicated to the populations we serve, as well as our employees, and actively promote the wellness and empowerment of individuals, their families, and their communities.Our MissionWestCare empowers everyone with whom we come into contact with to engage in a process of healing, growth, and change benefiting themselves, their families, co-workers, and communities.Where Do We Serve?Proudly serving sixteen states, three U.S. territories, the Dominican Republic and the Republic of PalauWhat Do We Do?We're a family of nonprofit organizations that provide a wide range of health and human services to improve the lives of those in our communities. Our service domains include:Mental Health & WellnessTreatment & RehabilitationCriminal JusticeVeteran ServicesHousing OpportunitiesEducation & PreventionDomestic ViolenceEmergency Support

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