a Job Overview
We are seeking a dedicated Peer Support Specialist Supervisor to join our team. The Peer Support Specialist Supervisor will provide assistance and guidance to individuals in need, focusing on community engagement, behavioral health, and crisis intervention. As a supervisor you will also be responsible for oversight of the Peer Support program.
Duties
- Possesses knowledge of the CPSS role and work, as well as understand the principles and philosophy of recovery and the code of ethics of the NC Peer Support Specialist Certification Program.
- Understand and support the role of the CPSS. • Understand and promote the beneficiary’s recovery.
- Advocate for the CPSS and PSS across the organization and in the community.
- Promote both the professional and personal growth of the CPSS within established human resource standards.
- Coordinate assessments needed for the beneficiary. If appropriately licensed, the QP may conduct the assessments.
- Collaborate with beneficiary(s) and CPSS to develop a recovery-oriented person-centered plan for the beneficiary that demonstrates consideration for integrated care.
- Conduct at least one in-person, telehealth, or telephonic, audio-only communication contact with the beneficiary within 90 days of PSS being initiated and no less that every 90 days thereafter to monitor the beneficiary’s progress and effectiveness of the program; and to review with the beneficiary the goals of their PCP and document progress.
- Plan work assignments, monitor, review, and evaluate the work performance of program staff and facilitates staff meetings, and conduct routine reviews of service notes for quality assurance.
- Provide administrative and supportive supervision to program staff individually at least once per month or more if needed. Provision of supervision must be based on the experience of the individual staff.
- Collaborate with program staff to assess strengths and areas of growth and develop an individual supervision plan.
- Collaborate and foster collegial roles with program staff.
- Determine team caseload size based on the level of acuity and needs of the beneficiary(s).
- Facilitate or co-facilitate skill-building recovery groups based on the needs or requests of beneficiaries.
- Ensure referrals for community resources requested by beneficiary(s) are completed.
Skills
- Background in social work, behavioral health, or related field
- Proficiency in crisis management and intervention strategies
- Knowledge of addiction counseling principles
- Familiarity with motivational interviewing techniques
- Strong mentoring and coaching abilities
- Ability to work effectively within systems and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.25 - $22.00 per hour
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Mental health : 2 years (Required)
- Peer Support: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Kinston, NC 28504 (Required)
Work Location: In person