Teach/mentor consumers on illness management
Demonstrates ways to become empowered and self-responsible
Supports others in learning how to make good choices for themselves
Resource acquisition including assisting consumers with application for benefits, basic needs such as housing, food, clothing, medical, dental care, legal, vocational, psychiatric services, etc.
Co-facilitates groups
Submit 90% of PTD forms within 3 working days
Identify risk factors including lethality and/or decompensation and coordinate appropriate and timely handoff to facilitate intervention by AOP clinical staff or the emergency team
Coordinates with internal and external providers to assist consumers in reaching their goals
Promotes consumer engagement in therapy with clinical staff
Exhibits enthusiasm, respect, adaptability, flexibility, and spirit of cooperation in the work environment
Maintains appropriate professional standards and provides appropriate follow-up for consumers
Provide self-help recovery services (WRAP, Pathways to Recovery)
Demonstrates ability to work with consumers with diverse backgrounds
Timely response to phone calls, e-mails and other requests.
Provides Trauma Informed practices
Follows Integrated Care guidelines
Participates in team meetings and planned activities.
Attends all trainings and supervision sessions as requested by the supervisor.
Position reports directly to the Manager of AOP Peer Specialists Program.
Have an understanding of how trauma impacts the lives of the people being served, so that every interaction is consistent with the recovery process and reduces the possibility of retraumatization
Participate in the Center’s training/educational programs designed to enhance knowledge about Trauma Informed Care, the impact of trauma and trauma recovery
Ensure that delivery practices are guided by the principles of trauma informed care
Other Duties:
•Participates in special projects e.g. MHFA, CSR, Recovery Survey, IDDT calls, dispatch, presentations, Recovery Coach, Recovery training for staff, meeting with new board members, etc. as determined by the Manager.
•Have an understanding of how trauma impacts the lives of the people being served, so that every interaction is consistent with the recovery process and reduces the possibility of retraumatization
•Participate in the Center’s training/educational programs designed to enhance knowledge about Trauma Informed Care, the impact of trauma and trauma recovery
•Ensure that delivery practices are guided by the principles of trauma informed care.
