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Older Adult Peer Specialist

Northeast Independent Living Program Inc

#Case Management #HIPAA #Mental Health #Peer Specialist #Wellness Goals #Self-Advocacy #Community-Based Support #SAMS #Mental Health Recovery

Quick overview

Provide mentorship and support to adults aged 55+ to promote mental health recovery, self-determination, and self-advocacy. Assist clients in setting wellness goals and navigating community resources while maintaining strict confidentiality and documentation.

Requirements summary

Must have lived experience with mental health challenges, addiction recovery, or trauma, and experience providing peer support. Completion of COAPS training is preferred or must be obtained within 12 months of hire.

professional certificatePatient AdvocacyMentoringHIPAA ComplianceInterpersonal CommunicationCrisis InterventionTrauma-Informed CareMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft WordMicrosoft OutlookCase DocumentationPeer SupportGroup FacilitationBilingual CommunicationCommunity Resource NavigationMental Health RecoveryWellness Goal Setting

Job description

***Sign-on bonus and $100 Gas Card***

Job Purpose

The Older Adult Peer Specialist (OAPS) provides support and assistance to individuals aged 55+in various community-based living arrangements. They support the development of self-determination, self-advocacy skills and other strategies that promote mental health recovery to people served by teaching and modeling these skills. They serve as a mentor to promote hope, resiliency and empowerment and are willing to share their own recovery story.

Duties: and Responsibilities:

Essential Job Functions

Meet one-to-one (and sometimes in small groups) with older adults who have been referred for peer support services by their local Aging Service Access Point (ASAP).
Assist people in forming wellness goals which will enhance their health and wellbeing and provide ongoing support to help them reach those self-identified goals.
Orient individuals receiving peer support services to resources available in their local communities
Complete documentation of services provided following established protocols
Attend periodic staff meetings as required
Maintain strict standards of confidentiality in accordance with Federal HIPPA laws

Interpersonal Communication

Excellent consumer satisfaction skills with a commitment that all consumers seeking information will get the time and attention needed to satisfy their need for information
A positive attitude with all consumers to achieve excellent consumer satisfaction outcomes
Model integrity, personal and professional ethics and maintain confidential consumer and organizational data
Maintain a positive working relationship with consumers, co-workers, referral sources and others to achieve positive outcomes
Maintain updated computer technology competencies i.e. Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, WILD and SAMS

Teamwork and Cooperation

Work as an effective team member in a collaborative manner through strong individual contribution and commitment
Demonstrate effective communication and problem-solving skills, both verbally, written, and in electronic formats

Older Adult Peer Specialist

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Essential Job Functions

Interpersonal Communication

Teamwork and Cooperation

Benefits

Workplace Performance and Professional Development

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