Family Peer Level I

SUMMARY

• Essential functions and responsibilities
• Acts as a liaison for the family between Department of Human Services (DHS), courts, hospitals, schools and other community agencies to which the family needs access
• Provides liaison functions between the Health Team and other community services and groups
• Transports families and children to various locations
• Organizes and generates parent/youth support groups, while encouraging parent/youth participation
• Attends any scheduled meetings that are required
• Acts as a role model in relationships with clients and their families
• Completes paperwork to document activities and observations in a timely manner
• Participates in group outings as needed and assures safety for clients and their families
• Maintains core competencies in relation to working with co-occurring disorders through continuing education and implementing skills into all aspects of treatment
• Maintains effective working relationships and strategic alliances with consumers, other staff, the community and other non-profit organizations
• Builds rapport and working partnerships with relevant local, state, and federal government agencies
• Promotes community education projects to help increase awareness of Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) & Acute Mental Health Crises
• Supports and assists with the facilitation of Care Plans for consumers within the Red Rock Health Team
• Performs other duties as required

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Must have lived experience as a caregiver of a child, youth, or young adult who has mental health or behavioral health challenges
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Must have a valid Oklahoma Driver's License
• Must have reliable transportation and proof of insurance
• Must complete the following at the start of employment: 1. Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (ODMHSAS) Wrap 101 Training
• Previous experience in the mental health environment preferred
• Bilingual preferred
• Commitment to the mission of Red Rock BHS

• Physical requirements
• Must have the ability to stand or sit for long periods of time
• Must have the ability to lift, push, or pull a minimum of 25 pounds
• Ability to travel locally approximately 95% of the time
• Ability to use telephone, PC, fax machine, copy machine, and printer

• How we take care of you!
• We pay a generous portion of your Health Insurance
• Low-cost Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plan with employer contributions equal to 5% of annual salary
• Student Loan Repayment Options
• No Cost Employee Assistance Plan
• 3 Weeks Paid Time-Off (increases annually between years 2-10)
• 9 Paid Holidays
• 1 Floating Holiday to use at your discretion.
• 4 Rest and Relaxation Days
• 3 days of Education Leave
• 4 hours of Volunteer Leave
• Eligible for Pay Increases and Bonuses Annually
• Employer Paid Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Red Rock Behavioral Health Services does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, age, marital/familial status, sexual orientation, or disability.