Provides support and resources/referrals for individuals being served to meet health objectives, including but not limited to:
Health, mental health treatment, and substance use services
Non-medical wellness services (yoga, meditation, exercise, etc.)
Social and community integration activities
Provides guidance, support, and side-by-side skills modeling to people in our care on an on-going basis.
Responds to crises throughout the agency to help avert hospitalizations. When that level of care is necessary, Peers will ensure a person is admitted and follow up care is in place prior to discharge.
Helps create preventative and wellness plans that may include goals, objectives, and interventions.
Promotes client self-advocacy skills.
Organizes and facilitates individual and group wellness activities including workshops, groups, and social activities for our high acuity clients
Completes incident reports and distributes related notices within 24 hours.
Administrative

Maintains and submits all necessary documentation and reports accurately in a timely manner and as required by Urban Pathways, regulatory and funding agency policies, and procedures including but not limited to:
Enters progress notes after meeting with individuals under our care within 48 hours and/or in compliance with Urban Pathways and funding agency requirements.
Updates information in electronic health records, as required.
Documents incidents and distributes related notices within 24 hours when the Peer Specialist has witnessed the incident.
Submits all required paperwork for supervisor approval within 48 hours.
Files paperwork in electronic charts (once approved/signed by supervisor), as required by program (no more than 48 hours).
Community Relations

Develops and maintains relationships with community services and resources with particular emphasis on substance/alcohol use programs, health and mental health programs, and benefits.
Attends and participates in external meetings with stakeholders
Communication

Communicates verbally, and in writing in a professional manner.
Attends staff meetings, trainings, and supervisory sessions, as required.
Responds to all communications including telephone, email, and other oral and written inquiries in a timely manner.
Performs all other duties as assigned and as required.

Qualification

Education and Experience

High School diploma or GED required.
Completion of Peer Advocacy/Specialist Training Program Required.
Experience using behavioral health services (mental health, co-occurring substance use treatment) as a client.
Ability and willingness to work a flexible schedule including evenings.