WellSpan Health · 6 hours ago
Certified Peer Specialist Lead
York, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
2+ years expWellSpan Health is an integrated delivery system focused on leading in value-based care, encompassing a range of health and wellness solutions. The Certified Peer Specialist Lead contributes to peer support for recovery and wellness, supervising certified peer specialists while providing direct support and training.
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Responsibilities
Trains and orients new staff to duties and responsibilities of a Certified Peer Support position
Monitors and maintains schedules of assigned CPSs
Monitors CPS documentation in order to meet program requirements
Provides additional support to CPS staff in the community when needed
Monitors productivity of CPSs assigned
Provides marketing and trainings within the community as needed
Meets weekly for face to face supervision with all assigned staff. Documentation of these visits must be given to the program Director
Meets weekly with program Director for supervision
Participates in performance reviews and performance issues
Assists designated peers with rehabilitative social support, advocacy, educational and vocational mentoring, and self-maintenance
Provides information on accessing community resources
Assists in transportation for peers to necessary appointments, support and outreach
Provides reminder calls to designated peers to offer reminders and verbal supports in relation to their recovery
At the request of the peer, assists family members in obtaining support resources, as well as educational information regarding recovery tools
Promotes participation in WRAP and Psychiatric Advance Directives (PAD) planning among peers
Helps individual peers complete their personal WRAP plans and PADs
Models coping techniques and self help strategies
Encourages and provides support for peers to advocate for themselves
Reinforces hope and the potential for recovery to peers and others
Partners with peers to create and attain goals on the Individual Recovery Plan
Completes necessary documentation for each peer encounter (i.e. service activity, contact sheets, etc) within 48 hours of encounter
Completes all necessary paperwork during the intake, and updates paperwork as needed
Completes monthly log of services provided
Attends all required trainings, in-services, staff meetings, etc
Meets with supervisor for individual supervision on a weekly basis
Meets with team on a bi-weekly basis for staff meeting and peer reviews
Assists Peers with creating an Individual Recovery Plan. Initial IRP must be completed within 30 days of first face to face visit. A six month review from the date of the most current IRP will be required for continuation of services
Reviews Individual Recovery Plan with peers every 6 month or earlier as needed
Acts as a liaison with other community agencies/groups, funding sources, and businesses that relate to the services provided to peers
Acquires knowledge of resources in assigned county or counties
Provides onsite visits to other community agencies in order to educate them about the peer services available
Communicates on an as needed basis with providers regarding issues relevant to continuity of care
Monitors wear and tear on furnishings and equipment. Reports concerns and needs to supervisor
Provides after hours telephone support to enrolled peers as assigned. (Pager rotated among staff on a monthly basis.)
All other duties as assigned by supervisor
Maintains an excellent working relationship with all providers in each county served
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or GED Required or
Associates Degree In sociology, social work, psychology, gerontology, anthropology, political science, history, criminal justice, theology, counseling, education, or a related field from a program that is accredited by an agency recognized by the USDOE or the CHEA, or an equivalent degree from a foreign college or university approved by the USDOE
Bachelors Degree In sociology, social work, psychology, gerontology, anthropology, political science, history, criminal justice, theology, counseling, education, or a related field from a program that is accredited by an agency recognized by the USDOE or the CHEA, or an equivalent degree from a foreign college or university approved by the USDOE
2 years If High School Diploma or GED: Must have 4 years of mental health direct service experience.If Associates Degree: Must have 3 years mental health direct service experience.If Bachelors Degree: Must have 2 years mental health direct service experience
1 year Supervisory experience
Certified Peer Specialist Upon Hire Required
Certified Peer Support Supervisor within 180 days Required
Must possess a valid driver's license in the current state of residence. Driving record must meet requirements established by WellSpan Risk Management
Excellent human relations and oral/written communication skills
Basic computer skills including email, Word, and internet
Knowledge of and ability in the care and support of individuals in a specific age group
Preferred
Bachelors Degree In sociology, social work, psychology, gerontology, anthropology, political science, history, criminal justice, theology, counseling, education, or a related field from a program that is accredited by an agency recognized by the USDOE or the CHEA, or an equivalent degree from a foreign college or university approved by the USDOE
1 year Supervisory experience
Benefits
Comprehensive health benefits
Flexible spending and health savings accounts
Retirement savings plan
Paid time off (PTO)
Short-term disability
Education assistance
Financial education and support, including DailyPay
Wellness and Wellbeing programs
Caregiver support via Wellthy
Childcare referral service via Wellthy
Company
WellSpan Health
WellSpan Health is an integrated health system that serves the communities of central Pennsylvania.
10001+ employees
Funding
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William White
Vice President of Public Safety
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