WHITINGTON HOMES AND SERVICES·Fort Wayne, Indiana
Provide non-clinical mentoring and therapeutic services to individuals recovering from mental health conditions or substance use disorders. Responsibilities include facilitating support groups, developing personal recovery plans, and maintaining professional clinical documentation.
403(b) Training & development Wellness resources Flexible schedule Whitington Services for Children and Families is seeking a Peer Support Specialist who wants to make a difference in the lives of others.
We currently have full-time employment openings to serve our Fatherhood Engagement, Diversion program and opportunities to work with those overcoming additions and families living with a loved one dealing with dealing or in recovery from addiction.
To join our growing staff in this role you must be Certified Peer Recovery Coach-Associate Certified Peer Recovery Coach (CPRC), National Certified Peer Recovery Support Specialist (NCPRSS), or Certified Peer Support Professional (CPSP)
Peer Support Specialist with personal lived experience in recovery from mental health conditions or substance use disorders use their own recovery journey to provide non-clinical mentoring, instill hope, and help others navigate their own paths to wellness. Direct care is provided in the form of individual, family, and/or group therapy. He/She ensures that programs and operations are in accordance with the policies set by the Board of Directors, as well as with all applicable laws, regulations, accreditation standards, and other requirements.
Essential Function: Provide direct therapeutic services to clients
· Assist in planning and/or facilitating other groups as necessary. · Maintain a strength-based approach with all Whitington clients. · Share personal recovery story to model effective coping techniques and self-help strategies. · Help peers advocate for their own needs within complex healthcare, legal, and social service systems. · Peer Specialists assist in finding and accessing community supports such as housing, employment, and social services. · Work with individuals to develop personal recovery plans and track progress toward specific life goals. · Lead support groups or recovery-oriented workshops in the community and on-site.
Essential Functions: Documentation
· Maintain a high standard of professional documentation in every aspect of job responsibilities. · Complete case contact notes, group notes, and other service documentation within 48 hours of client sessions. · Complete all appropriate billings related to services provided.
Essential Functions: General Administration
· Ensure adequate controls are in place and maintained in all aspects of the programs. · Ensure that all standards, regulations, rules and laws for operation imposed by regulatory agencies are met. · Demonstrate leadership and team cooperation in all facets of management. · Acquire and maintain knowledge of current local, state, and national trends in service delivery and the potential effects on Whitington. · Recommend and promote changes that will lead to the continued provision of service excellence within all programs.Facilitate staff meetings encouraging teamwork and coordination among programand care is provided to all buildings, contents, property
Essential Functions: Assure Quality Care
· Maintain an environment in which the welfare of all clients is given priority. · Maintain an environment in which the health and welfare of all staff is valued. · Maintain a keen sense of the Mission of Whitington Homes & Services for Children and Families. · Ensure quality assurance policies and procedures are fully implemented and maintained throuhout all program areas. · Emphasize the importance of recognizing client’s rights especially non-discrimination and confidentiality. · Ensure on going evaluation of Whitington services, maintaining excellence and implementing changes as needed.
Essential Functions: Coordinate Relations with Appropriate Related Organizations
· Under the direct instruction and supervision of the Clinical Director, be knowledgeable about, plan for, oversee, coordinate with, and nurture the relationship of Whitington with local, state, regional, and national agencies and associations, as assigned. · Provide input to the Clinical Director related to the development of cooperative relationships with other service providers. · Participate actively, as assigned, in collaborative efforts, partnerships, and alliances. · Be willing to serve on appropriate Boards/committees/task forces that promote Whitington’s Mission.
Essential Functions: Professional Attitude
· Maintain and display a professional appearance, attitude, and demeanor to positively represent Whitington during interactions with clients, staff, agencies, churches, and all publics. · Respond with common sense in handling unforeseen contingencies. · Report all possible areas of interest or concern to the Associate Director in a routine and orderly manner. · Report all areas of special circumstances to the Associate Director immediately. · Maintain flexibility in response to constant disruptions. · Maintain prompt and regular attendance as scheduled. · Be available for non-scheduled position responsibilities, as the workload requires. · Attend meetings, training, and continuing education activities (minimum of 20 hours per year). · Participate in community, state, and national activities, providing leadership as appropriate and as authorized. · Promote public awareness of Whitington through promotional activities and public speaking. · Facilitate and participate in development and fund-raising projects/events and in grant-writing activities as needed.
· Working in well lighted, ventilated office area, as well as outdoors and going to and from buildings and other locations. · Controlled work environment as well as travel between environments. · Subject to frequent interruptions. · Working beyond normal working hours, evenings, and weekends. · Maintaining an on-call status. · Periodically working from home office. · Driving to meetings and agency functions. · May be subjected to infectious diseases, substances, contaminated articles, and physically out-of-control clients.
Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree and a valid certification such as CPRC, NCPRSS, or CPSP. Additionally, applicants must self-identify as being in stable recovery for 1-2 years from mental illness or addiction.
Market context
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