PT Peer Specialist
JEFFERSON BLOUNT ST CLAIR MENTAL HEALTH AUTHORITY
Summary
The Peer Service Program empowers and supports individuals on their mental health recovery journey. The Program supports individuals transitioning to more independent living or hospital discharge using four primary service interventions: engagement in a personal, positive, supportive relationship with a peer; involvement in an array of Peer Support Meetings; linkage to a broad range of community-based service and natural supports; teaching community adjustment and wellness self-management skills.
Job description
Primary Job Functions
Peer Services provides intensive support through a personalized balance of social, recreational, skill teaching and linkage development services for individual match relationships.
- Schedule of individual contact with each match at least once per week
- Initiation of dialogue with matches about skills and supports during individual meetings once per week
- Establishment of linkages that result in the match's active use of resources in the community
The Peer Support Specialist should actively facilitate successful mutual support meetings.
- Facilitation of peer/mutual support meetings in day programs and in residential settings
- Completion of meeting report forms and sign in sheets for each meeting
- The Peer Support Specialist will perform travel and reporting responsibilities for match relationships
- Activity reports and travel forms
- One on one meetings with the team leader twice per month
- Completion of all documentation requirements for all services in a timely manner
- Participation in mandatory bi-weekly Peer Bridger Team meetings and all scheduled training
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Have demonstrated experience in using the power and potential of your own recovery story as a tool to educate and inspire peers and non-peer staff
- Must be a good role model and be in active recovery for their own mental illness
- Have the ability to convey a message of hope and recovery for people with psychiatric disabilities
- Have demonstrated experience with and knowledge of the Alabama State public mental health system
- Have demonstrated knowledge of advocacy, self-help and empowerment programs for recipients of mental health services
- Have the ability to complete basic documentation requirements regarding work activities
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Valid Alabama driver's license and driving record acceptable to agency automobile insurance carrier
- If using personal vehicle must show and maintain car insurance equal to or in excess of the State of Alabama standards
- Must attain Certification upon hire and maintain certification
- Must demonstrate lived experience with Mental illness and be a role model to others pursuing recovery
- Demonstrated experience in using the power and potential of your own recovery story as a tool to educate and inspire peers and non-peer staff
- Must be a good role model and be in active recovery for their own mental illness
- Ability to convey a message of hope and recovery for people with psychiatric disabilities
- Demonstrated experience with and knowledge of the Alabama State public mental health system
- Demonstrated knowledge of advocacy, self-help and empowerment programs for recipients of mental health services
- Ability to complete basic documentation requirements regarding work activities
Company overview
The Jefferson Blount St Clair Mental Health Authority is a regional government agency responsible for coordinating and providing comprehensive mental health services across Jefferson, Blount, and St. Clair counties in Alabama. As a public mental health authority, it operates under state regulations to ensure accessible mental health care for residents in its service area. The organization typically oversees a range of services including crisis intervention, outpatient counseling, substance abuse treatment, case management, and community-based support programs. These authorities play a crucial role in bridging the gap between state mental health policies and local community needs, often working with various healthcare providers, social service agencies, and community organizations to create integrated care systems. The authority focuses on serving vulnerable populations, including individuals with serious mental illnesses, developmental disabilities, and substance use disorders, while also providing prevention and early intervention services to promote community mental wellness.