Peer Support Specialist Job at South Central Behavioral Services

South Central Behavioral Services Hastings, NE

Job Responsibilities include:

· Provide peer support services to CCBHC clients

· Participate in the crisis program by providing informal peer support and outreach; work with members of the team to enhance the service, participate in team meetings and supervision.

· Become certified in Wellness and Recovery Action Plan (WRAP), Wellness Health and Action Management (WHAM) and/or Smart Recovery and provide these evidenced based groups.

· Provide hope and encouragement to support people in their recovery and assist them in connecting to the community.

· Provide opportunities for individuals receiving services to direct their own recovery process and act as an advocate for the needs and rights of persons served.

· Model competency in recovery and healthy coping skills and boundaries

· Offer instruction and support to help people develop the skills they need to facilitate their individual recovery

· Ensures that services are trauma informed, culturally sensitive, recovery focused and based on principles of Co-Occurring Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders Integration

· Provide assistance with transportation of participants as needed.

Qualifications:

· A history of lived experience as a mental health and/or substance use consumer, in recovery for a minimum of one year.

· Minimum of a high school diploma or GED, but an associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.

· Certified Peer Support Specialist in Nebraska is required OR ability to become certified within 6 months of hire.

Salary: $14-$16/hour base based on experience/educationplus performance-based incentives and bonuses worth up to $6800 per year.

Benefits: Company paid health and dental insurance, retirement match, paid time off, paid holidays, company wellness program, life insurance etc.

Apply: Apply using the link provided.

About SCBS: South Central Behavioral Services (SCBS) is a fast-paced employer who provides an array of behavioral health services and is currently implementing a Certified Community Behavioral Health Center program through a federal grant. SCBS is CARF accredited, 501(c)(3) and has been operating in Nebraska for the past 47 years. Our agency prides itself on providing exceptional person-centered and trauma informed care to all clients. Our employees thrive in our self-directed work team environment which develops leadership skills, encourages teamwork, offers a flexible schedule, and fulfills your commitment to helping others in a rewarding manner.Job Responsibilites:

  • Providing care coordination to indivduals with complex conditions (physical and behavioral health needs) being seen in South Central Behavioral Service's several Certiifed Community Bheavioral Health Center programs.
  • Communicating with persons served, families and providers involved in the care of the persons serviced, including mental health and substance use treatment, case management, primary and psychiatric medical care, housing, legal and other agencies.
  • Participate with the treatment team using collaboration and developing consensus with the parties involved to develop a recovery oriented plan that meets the client's needs.
  • Provide services that are trauma-informed, culturally sensitive and follow the princples of co-ocurring care.
  • Travel to local and rural areas. Company vehicle provided.
  • Outreach to stakeholders and agencies in the local and rural areas.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelors's degree preferred
  • Two years of experience in care coordination, community support or community health work preferred

Benefits:

Company paid health and dental insurance, retirement match, paid time off, paid holidays, company wellness program, life insurance, etc.

About SCBS:

South Central Behavioral Services (SCBS) is a fast-paced employer who provides an array of behavioral health services and is currently implementing a Certified Community Behavioral Health Center program through a federal grant. SCBS is CARF accredited, 501(c)(3) and has been operating in Nebraska for the past 47 years. Our agency prides itself on providing exceptional person-centered and trauma informed care to all clients. Our employees thrive in our self-directed work team environment which develops leadership skills, encourages teamwork, offers a flexible schedule, and fulfills your commitment to helping others in a rewarding manner.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $14.00 - $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 10 hour shift
  • 8 hour shift

Experience:

  • Customer service: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person




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