Peer Recovery Coordinator, Emergency Department, Full Time, Evening

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Job Summary

Accountabilities

• Coordinate Peer Recovery operations including program development, quality improvement, and maintenance. - 20%

• Assists assigned patients in articulating personal goals for recovery through the use of one to one and group interactions, identifying and creating goals and developing recovery plans, and develop methods to increase patient retention in care. - 20%

• Assists enrolled patients in working with their interdisciplinary team (social worker, counselor, nurses, and providers) in determining steps needed in order to achieve goals and self-directed recovery. - 20%

• Assists clients in developing and sustaining mutual support groups (friendships, sponsors, etc.) as well as locating and joining existing groups. - 10%

• Teaches problem solving techniques and shares own experience as a model for navigating systems of care (medical/mental health). With guidance of licensed providers facilitate group or individual meetings to provide recovery mentorship and examples of recovery benefits. - 10%

• Assists department manager/supervisor to coordinate resources to appropriately conduct research including the development of data collection tools, communication with ancillary departments to implement study related procedures. Collaborates with study team to develop new strategies for the growth of the Research program. Communicates study related issues with research management. - 5%

• Maintains professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, in-service meetings, current literature and professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest trends in field of expertise. - 5%

• Assists enrolled patients in building effective skills to function effectively in permanent supportive housing, mental health treatment, vocational, and other necessary community environments. - 5%

• Supporting/assisting Manager/Supervisors/Team Leaders in development and implementation of policies and procedures. - 5%

Supervisory/Management Responsibilities

This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive.

Minimum Requirements

• Associate degree in Allied Health OR Bachelor's Degree in health sciences or business.

• 1 year - Public health, patient navigation, care coordination

In Lieu Of

In Lieu of the education and experience requirements noted above, Associate Degree in Allied Health plus 3 years direct experience in that field; OR Bachelor Degree in a science and 3 years direct experience in that field.

In lieu of an Associates or Bachelor's degree, 3 years of related experience will be considered.

Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses

• CPSS Certified Peer Support Specialist (DAODAS); Peer Support Specialist by National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI); Faces and Voices of Recovery (FAVOR); OR other comparable Agency/Organization certification must be obtained within 90 days of hire

Knowledge, Skills or Abilities

• One year experience in local/national consumer movement and/or demonstrable recovery expertise in 12 step, mental health, or dual diagnosis recovery community preferred.

• Problem Solving: Identifies problems, involves others in seeking solutions, and conducts appropriate analyses, searches for best solutions; responds quickly to new challenges

• Organizational skills with the ability to prioritize workload and meet deadlines

• Basic computer skills with proficiency in word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.

• Data entry skills

• Mathematical skills

• Knowledge of office equipment (fax/copier)

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