Peer Support Specialist (Part-Time)

Peer Support services include providing education, assessment, intervention, and outreach services to various components within the clinical programming, working with patients individually, intro to step-work, and education around other self-help modalities.  Develops and maintains relationships with patients in the program, provides psychoeducation and aids in patient engagement and/or ATA blocks.ResponsibilitesThe duties listed below reflect the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the position.Perform job functions as determined by Program Director, CEO and needs of the facilityResponsible for groups/lectures, including:Alternative Self-Help meetings (Intro to NA, Dharma, Smart Recovery, etc.) at designated times as determined by Program Director.Meets with client within 48 hours of admission to complete a patient engagement.Meets with patients weekly to review individual work and self-help introductions.Maintains support in clinical programming with specialty groups.Works with patients to develop a daily routine focusing on behaviors needed for long term recovery.Orients the patient to the program and schedules.Willingly shares personal recovery experiences, demonstrates and models effective coping techniques and self-help strategies.Assists in patient engagement and ATA blocking.Meets with patients individually to provide treatment work including but not limited to step work.Provides support to patient’s families, with patient consent.Complies with facility policies and procedures.Participates in all staff meetings; responsible for obtaining information.Attends in-services and educational training as necessary and as assigned.Approaches patients/family members, significant others, and visitors with a respectful caring manner to convey a sense of concern and warmth.Works with the CEO on further outreach efforts.Engages with patients during their day-to-day, facilitating a trusting, healthy bond for further outreach and involvement in the event of relapse or outreach.Maintains confidentiality of patient information and records; and of facility proprietary, privileged, and/or confidential information.Communicates and problem solves via the chain of command.Takes the lead on reviewing and responding to D365/Videra alertsDelivers care in a non-judgmental and non-discriminatory manner, sensitive to patient and staff diversity.Seeks corrective criticism and has the ability to evaluate suggestions objectively.Completes daily tasks as assigned and documents the delivery of all patient services.Promotes a favorable/positive work atmosphere.Seeks out learning experiences and incorporates new knowledge into practice.Maintains flexibility and adaptability to expected and unexpected changes in the work environment.Performs other duties as required in relation to function.This is a part-time position that will work Monday - Thursday 8am - 4:30pm. For a virtual tour of the facility, please visit our website prosperitywellnesscenter.com