Peer Specialist M-F 12am to 8am

Under direct supervision of the Mental Health Services Act Coordinator or representative, provide a safe and welcoming environment within the community for any individual impacted by mental health challenges, and to do related work as required.

{Many of the assignments described below are performed in a training and learning capacity with an incumbent expected to develop the capacity to increasingly work on a more independent basis.}

Assist consumers of Agency services with coordination and implementation of consumer driven recovery goals; engage and assist consumers in obtaining resources in the community utilizing the Milestones’ or Horizon Resource Directory; demonstration of working knowledge of community resources and ability to link consumers to health, social services, and other community agencies; maintain effective working relationships with staff, volunteers, public and private agencies, and community members/groups involve with Milestones, Alpine House, and other outreach community programs and activities; provide outreach and engagement activities that support individual recovery goals; bill for services as trained to do per Agency protocols; enhance and support consumer recovery skills in daily life; provide cultural, educational, social and recreational and vocational activities; actively integrating the principles of wellness and recovery in service delivery; timely completion of outcome and engagement sheets to track consumer data as required; consistent and timely adherence to following program procedures, such as Milestones “Opening and Closing Procedures” and “Daily, Weekly and Ongoing Tasks”; warmly greet and engage community, and educate about the services provided through Trinity County Behavioral Health Services, as well as other resources for those who are uninsured through Medi-Cal; posting announcements and community mailings; maintain a presence.  community functions and events with the intention of providing information on wellness and recovery in the community; assist with planning, preparation, and clean-up for events related to wellness and recovery; identify information and resources (network) in local communities which may be of benefit to individuals and families with mental health challenges;. Work with allies to assist and promote active involvement of families in support group activities; plan and provide feedback related to workshops, conferences, and other coordinated efforts to improve community wellness and recovery services; review existing and proposed programs for implementation of partners/caregivers philosophy and participate in the development of new programs and resources; define and strengthen linkages for consumers, including access to services; participate in crisis intervention training and other trainings as required.   Attend the Quality Improvement Committee and the Mental Health Advisory Board meetings as requested.

Any combination of training and experience, which would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities, is qualifying.  A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:

Sit for extended periods; frequently stand and walk;  normal manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination; lift and move objects weighing up to 25 lbs.; corrected hearing and vision to normal range; verbal communication; use of office equipment, including computer, telephone, calculator, and copiers; familiarity with the concepts of biofeedback; and drive vehicle for moderate distances in varying weather conditions.

Work may be performed in a school, an office environment, and outdoors in mountainous areas with wind, rain, and snow; transporting youth and/or adults to and from events; frequent contact with the public and other staff.