Behavioral Health Peer Specialist - FT - Days - CYS at Memorial Healthcare System

Job description

At Memorial, we are dedicated to improving the health, well-being and, most of all, quality of life for the people entrusted to our care. An unwavering commitment to our service vision is what makes the difference. It is the foundation of The Memorial Experience. Summary: The Behavioral Health Peer Specialist provides patient-centered services, including individual and group peer support counseling. As an integral member of the care team, the Peer Specialist empowers patients to achieve their behavioral health recovery goals while promoting overall health, wellness, and quality of life. Responsibilities: Provides individual peer mentoring and/or recovery coaching.Participates in outreach and aftercare recovery activities..Contributes to new member and renewal member campaigns. Competencies: ACCOUNTABILITY, ANALYSIS AND DECISION MAKING, CRISIS INTERVENTION - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, CUSTOMER SERVICE, PATIENT AND FAMILY CENTERED CARE, PROBLEM SOLVING, RESPONDING TO CHANGE, STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR Education and Certification Requirements: High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required)BLS American Heart E-Card (BLS AHA ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), BLS Cert American Heart_non ecard (BLS AHA) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), BLS Certification Grace (BLS GRACE) - Employee Grace Period for Essential Credential (GRACE), BLS Cert Red Cross (BLS RC) - Red Cross (RED CROSS), Certified Recovery Support Specialist (CRSS) - Florida Certification Board (FCB), Driver License Num (DRIVER LIC) - Department of Motor Vehicles Additional Job Information: Complexity of Work: Requires critical thinking skills, effective communication skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. Other skills include time-management skills, knowledge of community resources and strong written communication skills. Required Work Experience: A minimum of one (1) year of documented related experience in mental health, substance use, or peer support settings. Experience may be fulfilled through paid employment, volunteer service, peer support training programs, or a combination thereof.Equivalent experience in lived experience with demonstrated peer support engagement may be considered. Other Information: Must include lived experience of recovery from mental health or substance use disorders.Complete WRAP (Wellness Recovery Action Plan) training within 6 months of hire.Must obtain the Certified Recovery Peer Specialist (CRPS) designation within 18 months of hire.Automobile Insurance (AUTO INS) - Automobile Insurance (AUTO INS), if applicableBLS Certification Grace (BLS GRACE) - Employee Grace Period for Essential Credential (GRACE) - 6 months within hire Working Conditions and Physical Requirements: Bending and Stooping = 0% Climbing = 0% Keyboard Entry = 60% Kneeling = 0% Lifting/Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater = 0% Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 0% Lifting or Carrying 2501 lbs - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0% Lifting or Carrying > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0% Pushing or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 0% Pushing or Pulling 26 - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0% Pushing or Pulling > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0% Reaching = 0% Repetitive Movement Foot/Leg = 0% Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm = 60% Running = 0% Sitting = 60% Squatting = 0% Standing = 60% Walking = 60% Audible Speech = 60% Hearing Acuity = 60% Smelling Acuity = 0% Taste Discrimination = 0% Depth Perception = 60% Distinguish Color = 60% Seeing - Far = 60% Seeing - Near = 60% Bio hazardous Waste = 40% Biological Hazards - Respiratory = 40% Biological Hazards - Skin or Ingestion = 40% Blood and/or Bodily Fluids = 40% Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens = 40% Asbestos = 0% Cytotoxic Chemicals = 0% Dust = 0% Gas/Vapors/Fumes = 0% Hazardous Chemicals = 0% Hazardous Medication = 0% Latex = 0% Computer Monitor = 60% Domestic Animals = 0% Extreme Heat/Cold = 0% Fire Risk = 0% Hazardous Noi