ACT Peer Specialist — Community Recovery & Support

Catholic Charities; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development and training

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Retirement savings plan with company 


Paid vacation, sick and personal leave

Tuition reimbursement

Employee referral bonus program

Job summary

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington is hiring a Peer Specialist to provide Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) services in the community. You will support ACT teams in delivering highly individualized care aligned with the ACT Fidelity Model.

Responsibilities include teaching ADLs, offering one-on-one support in offices and communities, and helping clients obtain benefits such as Medicaid and housing.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency.
• Peer Specialist certification from DC DBH is required.
• 2 years' experience in a social services environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) services to consumers.
• Teach Activities of Daily Living (ADL) including personal hygiene, grooming and self-care, and related tasks.
• Provide one-on-one office and community-based support for ACT consumers for six months.
• Travel to and from appointments to support consumers.
• Assist consumers with Medicaid, Social Security, housing and other benefits.
• Foster coping and community integration skills and support family relationships.
• Document all services in the electronic database and review progress notes weekly.
• Attend supervisory sessions and clinical rounds with the team.
• Maintain adherence to ACT Fidelity Model and organizational policies.

Skills

Driver's license

Communication skills

Co-occurring disorders

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Peer Specialist certification (DC DBH)

Job description

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington is hiring a Peer Specialist to provide Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) services in the community. You will support ACT teams in delivering highly individualized care aligned with the ACT Fidelity Model.

Responsibilities include teaching ADLs, offering one-on-one support in offices and communities, and helping clients obtain benefits such as Medicaid and housing.