ACT Certified Peer Support Worker (76-70)

La Clinica de Familia Inc.; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 20,877 - 29,735; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance - PPO

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(K) with employer matching

Life and AD&D Insurance

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Paid Time Off

Job summary

La Clinica de Familia Inc seeks a Peer Support worker to provide services to members with behavioral health issues and chronic illnesses. You will advocate for consumers, share information, and assist in their recovery journey.

Responsibilities include applying new skills, maintaining effective patient relationships, and communicating clearly with team members. A GED or high school diploma and NM peer certification are required.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School diploma or GED
• State certification as a Certified Peer Specialist (NM)
• Experience using Electronic Health Records helpful

Responsibilities

• Provide peer support services to members with behavioral health issues, psychiatric disorders, drug/alcohol dependence, and physical illnesses.
• Act as a consumer advocate, provide information and support for consumers, and assist in recovery processes.
• Learn and apply new skills; adapt approaches to individual needs and circumstances.
• Maintain professional relationships and communicate effectively with patients and coworkers.

Skills

Effective communication

Cultural sensitivity

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Certification as Certified Peer Specialist, NM

Job description

Non-Exempt $18.37

About LCDF

La Clinica de Familia (LCDF) is a FQHC with several locations in Southern New Mexico. For over 40 years, La Clinica has provided services to the residents of Southern New Mexico. Our mission statement definitely speaks to what La Clinica de Familia stands for, which is to empower and enrich families, individuals, and communities by providing quality medical, dental, behavioral health and educational service for people of all cultures.

Job Summary

Responsible for providing peer support services to members with behavioral health issues, psychiatric disorders, drug and/or alcohol dependence, and physical illnesses. The peer worker will act as a consumer advocate, provide information and support for consumers, and assist consumers in their recovery process.

Core Competencies

• Ability to learn and apply new skills; uses resources effectively
• Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; seeks feedback to improve performance; pursues training and development opportunities; strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; shares expertise with others.
• Ability to effectively use Electronic Health Records.
• Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Manages difficult or emotional patient situations; responds promptly to customer needs; solicits patient feedback to improve service.
• Effective communication skills both verbal and written.
• Establishes and maintains effective relations with coworkers and a group setting.
• Displays passion and optimism; inspires respect and trust; mobilizes others to fulfill the vision.
• Encourages open communications; confronts difficult situations; maintains objectivity; keeps emotions under control; uses negotiation skills to resolve conflicts.
• Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences.
• Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and principles; upholds organizational values.
• Provides care to patients within scope of work.
• Adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Dresses appropriately for position; keeps self well groomed.
• Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles.
• Meets challenges with resourcefulness; presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention.
• Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources; develops realistic action plans.
• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; monitors own work to ensure quality and completes work in a timely manner.
• Observes safety and security procedures; determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly.

Job Requirements

• Must have a high school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Certification as a certified peer specialist in the state of New Mexico.
• Must maintain a clean driving record. Must submit to LCDF required background check, TB screen and drug testing.

Benefits

• Health Insurance - PPO
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(K) with employer matching
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Supplement Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Holidays (9)
• Education Reimbursement
• Cafeteria Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Travel Reimbursement

Job ID

76-70-013-01 #INDBHS